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rubinew
Joined: Dec 30, 2010
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Torn between Honda HS928TCD and Yamaha YS928J
Original Message Dec 30, 2010 12:21 am |
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I moved to a new house, top of a hill, with farm land across from my driveway. This is our second winter, and my MTD is not up to the task of clearing the packed snow that blows into my yard, sometimes daily. I have been looking for a couple weeks, and had made up my mind to get the Honda. I had been to the Yamaha dealer previously, but they were not willing to deal. Well today a new twist, I went back to Yamaha, and was offered the YS928J for the same price as the HS928TC. Specs are very similar, with some different features. The Honda has full Joystick control on the chute, and is 100 lbs lighter. The Yamaha has plastic coated chute, manual up/down. Has no shear pins, which may be a bonus, if the 'Shock Protection' works correctly. Also the Yamaha is quiter. I have been reviewing this site, however, there is limited information on the Yamahas, likely because they just came back to Canada in 2009 (15 year Hiatus) and I am not sure if they are available in the U.S. Has anyone out there used these models? Can you offer an Opinion?
This message was modified Dec 30, 2010 by rubinew
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Steve_Cebu
Joined: Dec 17, 2009
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Re: Torn between Honda HS928TCD and Yamaha YS928J
Reply #75 Jan 12, 2011 1:32 am |
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Well I made the PLUNGE!!!!!!  I Purchased the YS928J from Saskatoon, and it is one beautifull beast! Wow. I took it for a quick test run, chewed into the side drifts a couple times, made a few turns. It will take some getting used too, but does this thing dig, and eat, WOW. I will have to adjust the skids a touch, I noticed I took some of the paint of the tips of the Auger, so it must just be licking the pavement when tilted forward. The Auger on Yamaha does extend slightly past the sides and bottom of the housing. It is -24C tonight, so a very short test run. I only took a couple quick pics with my phone, will take better pics with a real camera, when I have more time to play! Congratulations! Great looking machine you have there. Good for a lifetime. I adjusted my skids after I had gotten mine home. Munching that snow will be a breeze now.
"If you have more miles on your snow blower than your car, you live in New England." "If you can drive 75 mph through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard without flinching, you live in New England."
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FrankMA
Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
Joined: Jul 1, 2010
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Re: Torn between Honda HS928TCD and Yamaha YS928J
Reply #79 Jan 12, 2011 7:23 am |
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I'm speechless. Choked with emotion. There are tears falling from my eyes. You never let us down Rubinew. I would be curled up sleeping next to this blue thing in the garage (if my spouse found out I did this). I look forward to hearing more. Did you have any trouble getting it home?
This is kind of like the end of a good campy type movie when the guy gets the girl, the dog is happy, the sun is shining and all is right with the world!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Toro Wheel Horse 522xi GT, Honda HS928TA, Honda HS621AS, Honda HS520A, Toro CCR3000 (work in progress), Honda HS624WA (sold 08/23/2010), Stihl BR550 Backpack Blower, Stihl MS250, McCulloch MS1635, Honda EM6500SX Generator
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rubinew
Joined: Dec 30, 2010
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Re: Torn between Honda HS928TCD and Yamaha YS928J
Reply #80 Jan 12, 2011 9:43 am |
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rubinew, it would be nice if you can post over the season what you think about the machine and it's performance. I've had and used YS624s tracks and 828 wheeled machines and think they are the best snowblowers available and worthy of their price. If you get a manual with exploded view please post the views of the tractor section and auger gearbox. I can't find any drawings online.
I will definately be updating throughout the season
I will even post a review when I have the time. No real exploded views in manual, I will post what there is!
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rubinew
Joined: Dec 30, 2010
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Re: Torn between Honda HS928TCD and Yamaha YS928J
Reply #81 Jan 12, 2011 9:45 am |
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Thanks to everyone for their comments!! It was a huge decision to spend this much on a snow blower, but I won't regret it.!!!! -26C this morning, went up to it, put throttle to 'fast', turned key, Vrooomm!! One thing to note, there is no manual pull start on this beast. If you run the battery down, you have to boost it, like a car |
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