Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I was at a local Honda dealer yesterday and I was stunned by the prices on their snowblowers. In Canadian dollars, they were: 928 wheels: $3000 928 track: $3400 724 track: $3400 1132 track: $3500 I know they have tracks, hydro tranny, honda engines, etc. but they're at least $1000-1500 more than equivalent toro and ariens models. Is it gold, they re making?

Correction Honda is expensive, not overpriced. I have one and I had the Toro 1028. The Honda will do things for my purposes that make it superior. but just because I own a Honda does that mean I don't need a shovel? No I still heen one for small jobs and as far as the guy who posted The massive Ariens. Well sure there are even bigger machines than that. I had to get some lightbulbs at Home Depot and they had a Troy Built that was 48" wide! It had dual tires on each side and a Maw that could swallow Cincinnati. I wouldn't buy one since it's just too massive for my wife to use and would probably break after 1 storm but it was huge. Ariens makes a good unit and it might cost less than the Honda. But there is a reason people buy Honda and it's not because we are stupid. If a Simplicity, meets your needs great, ditto Ariens, Toro or whatever brand you like. Honda's do cost more and for me it was worth it being able to clean my driveway better as it chipped up the ice that was sort of melting and throwing it off the driveway. The Toro did not do that. It's best to buy based on your needs. Any good quality brand will probably last a long time and if it meets your needs and it $2,000 cheaper than a Honda, that's good. Meanwhile I'll be out there blowing with my Honda knowing it meets my needs.

I know I posted something similar to this earlier, but I want to do so again:  Why are Hinda's so superior?  For example, Steve wrote that Hondas could chip ice that other brands could not.  How is this possible?  Honda's engines are not universally more powerful than those offered by othe companies at lower prices, right?  Are their augers made of titanium alloy or something?

Specifically, what makes Hondas so hot?

From my own use,  Honda will throw snow further than most other machines, Run smoother,  Very quiet , I think the tight tolerances make it better.  Not saying that they are better than others but in my use they are at the top.  They also start with a half of an easy pull all the time.

Also,  If when you were a kid you had a Honda z50 trail 70 ct 90 xr75 80 xl80 or any other similar bike then you will like the Honda.  IT COMES WITH THE SAME TOOL KIT.  They also have a crud catcher under the petcock that comes off in 1 min so can can empty crud before it reaches the carb.  The carb has a plastic float, and jet, A reuseable o-ring for the bowl.  And has cool decals like the old z50

I also think that Honda are definitely at the top in terms of engineering.  Not so much that their engines are special but the whole package instead.  Especially the hydrostatic transmission.

I haven't personally used any Hondas but I think the track units are more deserving of the high price tag.   In the severe climates, the combination of tracks and hydro transmission make them perfect for tricky terrain and demanding conditions.

Personally I don't think I will every afford a new Honda or justify the expense.  At this point in time I think Toro, Simplicity, and Ariens make better value alternatives.  Especially if one is considering a wheel unit.

Having said that I like working on stuff.  So I am currently looking for a used Honda.  Buying used will be the only way I can justify the price!

this guys honda must be something special ,it chips away at ice lol.AA tell me what part of ur honda will outlast my blower??we already went thru this.Hondas r overpriced.B&S engine works great,starts on 1st pull after storing it away for 9 months.Snow throwing distance is excellent.Machine is built like a tank.It will last as long and be cheaper to maintain than a Honda.Friction disc is a old and reliable design.Oh and no it doesnt slip.Creeper gear works great at removing heavy dense snow.So where does ur machine accel??Nowhere  my friend.The question was Why are Honda snowblowers so expensive??No one can give a truly good answer.Maybe u should take a reading class.My point is u were comparing suvs to cars.compare sport car to sport car.that is what we r comparing snowblower to snowblower.not snowblower to atv with a plow u fool.Oh and if I drop my draws you probably would get excited so I'll keep them on.

ok AA read slowly.Like I said ,if someone prefers a Porsche over a Vette,I can understand that.Even if the porsche costs more.Maybe the person likes the shape better etc.But when it comes to snowblowers,why would someone purposely pay thousands more for something that doesnt perform better,last longer and is more expensive to maintain.Ariens Pro or Simp Pro will do the job as well and last as long.The 724 is a joke at that price.If you'd like I will get the specs ok??

Because we can

thats ur choice knee biter.But someone wanted to know y hondas r so expensive?Again theres no real reason but if u choose to spend ur $$ on a Honda thats ur choice.I guess ur machine has diamond tipped auger blades lol.

Knee_Biter wrote:
Amen, and more than one too.  :)