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?

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.  :)

There is no answer.   Why does bread cost what it does?  Why is the earth round?  It cost what it does because they can get it.  Maybe they are built in Japan and it costs to get them here and that is where the premium comes from.  No diamond tip on my auger.  But they sure are nice. 

mikiewest wrote:
It does chip away at ice.  And possibly an Ariens track model with 3 position height adjustment.  If you had own one, you would know it does. 

I can't tell you what will outlast your Simplicity.  Neither can you.  Even if you can, it's purely speculation.

You do know that creeper gear doesn't work very well at removing snow, don't you?  The auger and impeller are the only components that actively remove snow with efficiency.  Everyone has creeper gear, a few adjustments here and there.  Big deal!

I don't have a problem with friction disk, simple cost effective design.  If it doesn't slip, great.  Nothing to see here, move on.

You should read again, the comparison on the Porsche/Cadillac/Buick meant something else.  Seriously.  Its about choices that people make with their own money.  People with money don't give a care about you making a $1500 purchase that does better than theirs.  Really!

I haven't resorted to calling you a fool, and I won't, don't need to.  You are doing fine enough establishing that impression on your own.

Yes, keep your drawers on.  Not my type, you have nothing I want, upstairs or downstairs.

mikiewest wrote:
I already have mentioned the spec of the 724 in a previous post.  I'm really not joking when I said you should read again.

There are reasons already stated why someone would buy a more expensive snowblower.  Just as you have reasons buying Simplicity when MTD, Craftsman, or Troy Bilt could be had for hundreds dollars less.  Just be glad you have choices.

amazer98 wrote:

Well the Honda with tracks can actually be pointed into the ground. It has 3 positions not just 1 like other wheeled brands. The wheeled Honda can't adjust either. First position is pretty high up maybe 1.5 inches. It's good when you are done throwing. Second position is normal and you throw normally. Third position points the bucket into the ground and wow does it work. Honda does have a different auger design and the 3rd position can really dig in. Great for ice that's starting to break up. It's about design, not power. I ran over snow that had turned into ice and it was like a giant snow cone machine. My wife wasn't here or we'd have taken a video of it.

mikiewest wrote:

Well it's not as simple as you make it out to be although if I was going to buy a wheeled model probably Simplicity, Toro or Ariens would be ok, but for a tracked model the Honda wins hands down. If you have a closed mind then nothing anyone can say will matter. If you have an open mind try a Honda. I didn't say BUY a Honda, just try one out and see. It's a different animal with the tracks. But in the end it's your $$$. Buy what you like, just don't diss it because it's not teh one you bought. My neighbor hates snow throwers and i would too if I had his driveway. It takes a long time with his plows and tractors to get it all gone and it's half gravel 20% grade uphill etc... Big farm tractor really helps him. Also helps that he is a farmer.

Oh I have plenty upstairs and downstairs unlike you my friend.Creeper gear works great .Helped me in removing 24in of snow.So maybe you think you know more than you really do.Also that was my point .what fool would pay more for a 724 when a simp pro or ariens pro is a better machine for less money.Hondas r overrated and over priced.My machine cleans right down to the asphalt so what does your machine do better??NOTHING.So again you cant tell me what part of your machine will outlast or outperform mine.But what I can tell you,is that your machine will cost a lot more to maintain..yes u r a fool  lol.

MIKIEWEST,  You my friend are a douche bag.   When you can find that out just from what someone types in one post then in person you must be full of vineger and water.   A REAL MASSENGILL.    Forums are for fun, education , sharing , talking,  but you just seem to want to fight.  You can be rich or poor.  Means nothing.   If you are not nice to people and I mean all people then you are lonely and little.

mikiewest wrote:
What you have downstairs is useless irrelevant information.  As far as upstairs, the lights are on, but no one's home.

When you are done pissing on the grass, come inside and do some research on the midwest.  I bet hooked on phonics works great for you too.

Why are you using creeper gear?  Isn't your machine big enough to take on that 24 inch without slowing down?