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

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

They are probably designed for 5 foot 2 average male 40-55 years old.  :)

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

I think there a 2 inch extension kit that you can buy online.  Can't remember where though.

I would not hack into the handlebars though.  That is designed to be strong as one piece.  Plus, you can only add two inches of height before you run out of cable lengths.  If you ever want to resell it, it might put off would be buyers.

I think the benefit is minimal for the troubles and risks.