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

I'm looking to order a Honda HS928TA (recoil only) snowblower in mid April so I'm guaranteed to get one in late summer/early fall, but have no dealers on Long Island that have anything in stock, so I could see the physical size of this machine.

So forum members, any additional thoughts on this machine?  I have searched various threads and there are many people suggesting the HS928 over the HS724, basically because of the limited hp on the HS724.

I currently have a Ariens 624 for the last 5 years, good machine, served it's purpose, but looking to take it to the next level.  My biggest issue with the Ariens is the EOD issue, not easy but it does it job, now looking for something that won't have an issue. 

I would like to see the machine before placing a down payment, but these snowblower are very rare on Long Island (track version) and all dealers claim this is a special order unit, they don't stock them.

That would be an older core aerator, the new hydro walk-behind turf aerifier by Lawn Solutions is so revolutionary that it is changing how the industry looks at aerating.

Like I said, it would be difficult to demo in my area.... but being a homeowner who is very meticulous with my grounds, I only purchase commercial grade equiptment, Scag mower weighing 500lb, Lawn Solutions slit seeder & aerator weighing 250lb each.  Pushing these machines when there powered off over grass is not so easy, so I think the Honda would fall into the same category.  Using commercial equiptment a majority of my life, I think the Honda would be manageable.

Champion Honda on Old Country Rd. had a few but sold out due to the major snow storms we had this yr.I'm sure they will have more  but you'll have to wait till Oct or Nov.Have you given the Ariens Pro or Simplicity Pro any thought?I have a Simp Pro 11570e ...great machine.Plenty of power never clogs and its built like a tank but easy to move due to the easy turn feature.

Nope, it's the Honda I will be getting... that has been determined. I was going to make a visit to Champion Honda, buy have seen at least a dozen recent complains from customers. I also checked them on BBB and they gave them a grade of "F".

kderobertis wrote:

kderobertis wrote:

Ken- There used to be a large OPE dealer in Huntington North of 25A on the West side of the street not to far from the Harbor. I haven't been up that way in a while but if he is still in business you could give him a call.He usually had the full line of Honda Blowers on the floor. There is also a dealer in Port Jefferson just off of  Route 347. Every time I have been in there he has had machines in for service as well as units on the floor. If you just need to see one for size you can try there. If I can find the names I will edit this post.

The 928 is as all 28" machines a little large to try and fit between the cars in a traditional 2 car garage. 

Marc

Ken- Google Honda Snow Blowers and go to the factory site. There is a dealer locator feature on the bottom of the page. They list 15 dealers for Snow Equiptment in your zip code. Someones got to have one or at least one in for service they can show you.

Marc

Marc,

The one in Huntington is called "Village Power Tools", I have purchased many things from him.... great pricing.  He doesn't stock those models.

I have tried the dealer locator on the Honda Power Equiptment website and called them all.... nobody has nothing and really doesn't want to stock much because of the economic situation.  They rather have nothing then to have a machine sitting thru the summer.  All dealers ordered less than usual for 2009 and with the few storms we received sold them all out. 

Im shocked to hear that a Honda Snowblower would clog and cant out throw a Toro.I have filled my bucket w/all types of snow and it has never clogged.The 11.5hp B&S really makes a difference.

mikiewest wrote:
I'm shocked too.  Maybe Honda should put in 11.75 hp Kawasaki so those little snowflakes don't have a chance. 

I thought B&S stopped rating engines in hp for a few years now.  The higher torque number seems to sell snowblowers better.  My local Sears salesman insists that torque numbers are actual HP, at half throttle.  That's what you get when you buy a "Craftsman Professional"  :)

There hasn't been enough snow here for me to even clog my chute.    and people in the East are calling it Snowmageddon, where's my snow???