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

This Honda S35 is for sale in my neighborhood.  Guys asking $150 US for it.   Anyone know about this model and how it performs?  Is $150 a fair price?

I see "Connie" is selling it on Craigslist. Not much I can find about it on the web; are you sure that's the model number? Anyway, I would think condition would drive the price of this more than any intrinsic "used snowblower" price, especially for $150. Assuming its a single stage, are the rubber paddles in good shape?

That's the one, in Mountville.  The condition of the paddles are not relevant if the engineering of the machine isn't right.  I had a 7hp single stage with new paddles that couldn't throw snow two feet.  I never heard anything about the S35, either good or bad.

Paul7 wrote:
That should be the Honda HS35 snowblower, the first model Honda introduced to America in 1985.  If the snowblower is in decent shape, it looks like it maybe worth $150.  It is very well constructed, nothing today is made to such complexity, except maybe the Toro 221Q / 421Q, with unibody style bucket/chassis.  It has a modest 3.5hp, by today's standard.  I would say that the chassis and construction is way over engineered to handle the horsepower.  I think it throws snow well, for it's power, but most modern snowblower will eclipse its performance.  The engine is a side valve simple design running at relaxed RPM.  Coupled with a solid and heavy chassis, operating should be fairly smooth and quiet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiqyfWNzyEo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGUq5huKGiE&feature=related

Consider that the wearable parts are quite expensive for this snowblower, it is quite expensive to own if you intend to use it often.  Everything is so well built so if the rust / corrosion is kept at bay, this machine should last quite a while.  However, if it has been abused and neglected, expect to spend a lot of $ to restore it to top condition.

I am considering picking one of these HS35 because I find it quite interesting.