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Rifboy
Joined: Nov 10, 2010
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How much driveway/parking lot do you clear with a walk behind snow thrower?
Original Message Nov 10, 2010 6:50 pm |
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Just wondering how much parking lot area is too much? I own a Honda 1132 and I am wondering if it will be enough machine to clear my 7500 square foot parking lot. We have paid for plowing in the past but I am wondering if anyone else uses a walk behind snow thrower to clear this kind of space? I use the Honda on my gravel 300 foot driveway and I love it! It's a great machine and for the first time in years I am looking forward to snow! Just wondering if clearing the lot at work is a realistic goal. Thanks, Rifboy
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drifter
Joined: Oct 13, 2010
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Re: How much driveway/parking lot do you clear with a walk behind snow thrower?
Reply #2 Nov 10, 2010 7:29 pm |
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Well, I would say that it depends on the volume and type of snow you're dealing with. I have roughly 4700 sq.ft. of paved surface at home, and if there's no more than 2 1/2-3" of snow, it takes me roughly 90 minutes to do the entire area,,,, with a shovel (24" scraper and regular snow-shovel). Heavy, wet snow takes considerably longer,,, let's say 3 hours for the same 3" snowfall. An 8"+ snowfall meant a good 8 hours of scraping / shoveling, which is why I bought my HS1132TC.
That said,, my local snow-removal contractor, is willing to clear my driveway on a "per-event" basis, such as a major storm,,, for a very reasonable amount. ($25.-$40)
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Rifboy
Joined: Nov 10, 2010
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Re: How much driveway/parking lot do you clear with a walk behind snow thrower?
Reply #3 Nov 11, 2010 7:26 pm |
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I have had the Honda for about one year. You are right though, it is amazing to watch how well it works. I have used it primarily for my home where it is really overkill. As for getting the lot plowed, well we pay between $100 and $150 per "event". Annually, that doesn't add up to the price of this machine but It would sure be nice to chip away at the costs now that I own it. I also do not want to shovel that lot! We'll give the Honda a try and see how it goes. Now to see what can be done about those handle bars! I am 6'3" and they really are on the short side. Rifboy
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Rifboy
Joined: Nov 10, 2010
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Re: How much driveway/parking lot do you clear with a walk behind snow thrower?
Reply #6 Nov 12, 2010 10:52 am |
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I keep looking at the handlebars and wondering how I can effect a change there. It will not be a casual change as there are no simple solutions that I can see. Extensions might get me a little but I am concerned that too much will weaken the bars and the other concern is that the cables might move a little but there certainly is not a lot of room for stretching. The other thing I am contemplating is removing the gusset at the bend in the bars and changing the angle of the bar ends. Then I could weld a new gusset in and re-finish the bars. I think this would allow me the biggest change. I'm trying to see what these changes will have on the controls before I begin though.Rifboy
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