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

Preface: I've have has a HS520. Due to space contraints, etc - I'm not looking at 2 stage. Single stage for the most part is a perfect fit just short of....living on the right side and the plows only plow to the right so I cam constantly getting plowed in... Throw is fine already on the HS520. I was only curios does the 421/221 or even any current models on the market may have a bit more bite on the EOD/overnight plowed snow...

There was a fellar that came in passing by a month ago, asking all sorts of question, creme de la creme blah blah, ended up with bottom of the barrel Lada de Ariens.  I hope we're not seeing second coming of that anytime soon.

Anyways, how long are you planning to stay at your current house again? 

"  For example, the honda manual states that the paddles should be replaced when it measures 5/8". Brand new, it measures 3/4" inch. "

Chefwong - you're talking me into the Toro instead of the Honda.  1/8 inch seems like a pretty small wear factor.

alty - the Toro is the better choice. Its not that the honda is bad, its just that the Toro is considerably better.

Don't know much on the Toro Single Stages. If I had to choose a Toro SS, it would be the 221QR. At $700 for it, I would rather spend 2fold and get a 2 stage.. A used great 2 stage can probably be had for 50% of new 221QR. Their pricing on replacement paddles is slightly less than the Honda's comparatively. When I considered a used HS621, I decided to flip through my manual and on my HS520 book, it stated 5/8" is the wear edge. So then I proceeded to measure against my brand new paddles, to at least know what a reference point would be and surprisingly it was 3/4". The asking price on single stage used I personally find is high.. At one point in my life, I bought a Toro 1800 for $50 and sold it back the following month for $150.. 2 Stages - ahh so many golden treasures. Simplicity, Honda, Plenty or Ariens 724/824 but I would rather have a Platinum or 30 Professional, etc etc. There are a good amount of Honda track units but nary a nil on the wheel units on my local searches. Granted, every region will price differently......

" Its not that the honda is bad, its just that the Toro is considerably better. "

Superbuick - you're probably right.  I'm guessing people tend toward the Honda for the 'engine' .  Then again - the performance is a product of the total sum

of its parts.  The engine is one of many - although a large one.  Toro's updated power propel / zip deflector / quick shoot control combination is a tough act

to follow.  Also, I've heard earlier how the engines outlast the other components anyway - more food for thought.

Temporary Shed Solution Solved... They make this motorbike shed that is similar to a tent with a hard base..... Pretty slick solution that collapses down flat. I have to get a better look at it but looks like a perfect interim fit. Holy @#$@!@ Was browsing Honda.ca and me wants a HS928TCD. If only there was a way of bringing this stateside without paying on customs...

Temporary Shed Solution Solved... They make this motorbike shed that is similar to a tent with a hard base..... Pretty slick solution that collapses down flat. I have to get a better look at it but looks like a perfect interim fit. Holy @#$@!@ Was browsing Honda.ca and me wants a HS928TCD. If only there was a way of bringing this stateside without paying on customs...

Don't go there.  Any mention of the H word, tracks, 928TCD, and Canada, is big bucks.

You're not planning to let that 928TCD sleep outside in unheated temporary shed, are you?  That's just not right!  Any self proclaimed OCD person would only park it inside a garage on a nice thick slab of concrete. 

Wow - from a single-stage to two-stage 28 inch with tracks!   you got the obsession err-I- mean interest 'big time'.