In short, I think the Yamaha YS928J is an incredibly well designed unit. I came within a hairs' breadth of buying a brand new one, just a few weeks ago. It's a well-mannered lil' bulldozer.
Had I not found such a great deal on a 2 year old HS1132TC, I would definitely have bought the Yamaha.
Everything you touch, gives you the impression of superior quality and very lonnnnnnnng term durability. With its' insulated motor-shroud, it's very quiet, so you can run it without fear of disturbing the neighbours. There are no shear-pins to deal with, (Shock-Protector auger system) The chute and impeller-housing are teflon-lined, the electric joystick chute motor and control looks like it's designed to last forever, and it's very responsive. Even a small detail such as the chute-deflector cable, is VERY beefy. There are also nice touches insofar as the motor servicing is concerned. Oil-drain extension-tube is one example. I believe there's a fuel-drain as well, but I don't recall the specific details of that feature. It also has a 12v starter and battery.
Another small detail; around the outside edge of the fuel-tank, there is a spill-catching device, which has a drain on one side, to divert fuel away from the motor cabinet. There's not much that these Yamaha designers haven't thought of.
Would I buy one? You're darned tootin' I would,,,, in a heartbeat. It's a superb machine.
Edit;
I forgot to mention that a drift-cutter is standard equipment.
http://www.yamaha-motor.ca/products/images/generators/2011_SB_YS928J_l.jpg
This message was modified Nov 11, 2010 by drifter
