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JohnWI
Joined: Nov 15, 2010
Points: 38
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Re: Ariens pro track 26-28- 32
Reply #4 Feb 1, 2011 12:28 pm |
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While I like my wheeled Pro28, I don't know if I'd stay with it in a tracked version from the money perspective? I wanted a SOLID, American-made, blower at a (somewhat) "reasonable" price. I got that with both my wheeled Pro28 and the Toro 210R. And I won't lie to you that the little Toro gets more use (but the Pro28 saves me from a hernia/heart attack at the EOD almost every storm). But now that we're in the $2500 range, I'd probably look at the Honda. MOSTLY because of the hydro. If the Husqv w/hydro was near me, I would have loved to felt that in my hands. But I didn't have one near enough to me. "The Husqvarna 16530EXL features a hydro drive system and can easily consume 23” snow drifts, while clearing 30” swaths through even the wettest of snowfalls. Its 16.5 gross torque Briggs & Stratton Endurance engine is designed to start reliably in cold weather. Standard features include a drift cutter, weight bar, power steering and a deflector extension. In addition, the 16530EXL comes with a halogen light to illuminate your pathway when the days are short. Hand warmers add comfort while tackling your chores in adverse weather conditions." Of course that is also wheeled, but at the same $ level as my Pro28... ???
2011 Ariens Pro 28; Toro 210R, older Powerlite and a generic single stage w/ Tec. engine. God Bless America!
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FrankMA
Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
Joined: Jul 1, 2010
Points: 587
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Re: Ariens pro track 26-28- 32
Reply #6 Feb 1, 2011 1:18 pm |
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Honda does offer an extension kit for the Track Drive models. I think it is a 2" or 4" extension that raises the handle height. I'm 5'9" and it works OK for me although 2" higher would be better. I believe they are built to accommodate the Japanese stature.
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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aa335
Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434
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Re: Ariens pro track 26-28- 32
Reply #7 Feb 1, 2011 1:33 pm |
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Speaking of the feel of a machine I'm curious if the handle bar height is adjustable on the Honda Track blowers. I was just at a Tru-Value hardware store and they were demonstrating their snow blowers. I tried out a Honda Track unit and I agree that the speed control of the hydro is neat. However I felt uncomfortably "bent over" while operating it. Is the handle height adjustable? I didn't have an opportunity to ask the tech because my wife's patience had worn out and it was time to go. In her defense we did have to wait a while before I got my turn. There's a handle extension kit that raises it about 2 inches (I think). That's the max it can go without stretching the existing cables. It's not adjustable, just extendable. http://www.mayssnowblowerrepair.com/hb_extensions.html http://www.mayshonda.com/eshopprod_cat_6411-71869_product_939449.Handlebar_Extension_Kit.htm
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