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FrankMA
 
Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
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Re: 2012 Honda HS928 and HS1332 - Auto Choke and New Exhaust
Reply #11 Oct 29, 2011 3:47 pm |
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Agreed. The 2 extra HP is well worth it. I really liked the 24" size of 724 but the power on 928 is much more balanced and uninhibited. I am planning to purchase a new Toro 621 SS in a few weeks so I can use it when we get 2-6 inches of snow or use it as a fine cleaner. Toro 621 will be something simple my wife can use without worries Good luck and enjoy! Having both is really a nice option to have, especially as you get older - the single stage is so easy to use on the smaller storms! I love banging around with the SS when the conditions warrant its use and then using the 2 stage when the going gets tough. I picked up a decent used Honda HS621AS this past spring (unfortunately after all the snow was gone) so I can't wait to put it to use. It has the same engine that I had on my old HS624WA so I can't wait to see how it performs on a SS machine. I'm going to be selling off my HS520A as the consumer grade GC OHC engine is anemic compared to the GX OHV series.
This message was modified Oct 29, 2011 by FrankMA
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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DBV1
Location: Amherst, OH
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Re: 2012 Honda HS928 and HS1332 - Auto Choke and New Exhaust
Reply #12 Oct 29, 2011 4:09 pm |
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@DBV1
You didn't mention if you were looking at wheeled or tracked Honda snowblower.
Leaning towards the wheeled version as we have a concrete driveway. Looked at both the Honda 24 and 28 today. The 2011 28 also has firmer/different tires than last years 28 and this years 24. Price difference was $200 more than the 24 - this was for the 28 without electric start. It sounds like the Honda's are easy to pull start. I think the 24 would be easier for my wife to maneuver when I am traveling, but for only $200 more the 28 seems like a better deal, but probably harder for her to handle??? Below are a couple links that highlight the new features of the 2011 28: http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=6369-en http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=6368-en
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stresst
Location: The Village in the Middle of New York
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Re: 2012 Honda HS928 and HS1332 - Auto Choke and New Exhaust
Reply #14 Oct 29, 2011 4:58 pm |
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I was worried bout the reliability of the chute controls too. Bought mine last January so it's had most of one winters use with no problems, and it was a relatively hard winter too. As to long term reliability,only time will tell. That being said, the electric chute controls are a big advantage. I have the 928 and prefer it cause it is easier to maneuver in confined areas. Many people complain about tracked models because they are hard to use. They definitely take a different technique than the wheelies, but when this is learned they are not that hard. And the advantage of the tracks is amazing when going through the tough stuff. Tracks, coupled with the hydrostatic transmission: it'll go through stuff that a wheelie won't even touch. I find the big drawback of tracks is inside; the machine is very hard to move without starting the engine. More of a problem in the off season, since I drain the carb when it's stored. So....I fixed up an old crawler and just put the machine on it at the end of the season. Moving it is still a bit of a hassle, but I don't have to do that often. As far as moving the machine why put a small piece of plywood on a dolly, should be no problem to move in the off season. JMO
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aa335
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Re: 2012 Honda HS928 and HS1332 - Auto Choke and New Exhaust
Reply #15 Oct 30, 2011 1:07 am |
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Leaning towards the wheeled version as we have a concrete driveway. Looked at both the Honda 24 and 28 today. The 2011 28 also has firmer/different tires than last years 28 and this years 24. Price difference was $200 more than the 24 - this was for the 28 without electric start. It sounds like the Honda's are easy to pull start. I think the 24 would be easier for my wife to maneuver when I am traveling, but for only $200 more the 28 seems like a better deal, but probably harder for her to handle???
Below are a couple links that highlight the new features of the 2011 28:
http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=6369-en
http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=6368-en
Pretty much all modern engines have decompression feature to make pull starting easier. But 300cc and larger engines do require more effort. If a person is not fit to pull start, I think they're risking it by operating a 2 stage snowblower. I was looking into the specs of the 724 and 928. The 928 weights 6 pounds more, and 4 inches wider. I don't think it will be harder to handle. Your wife will probably get used to the heavier 928 that she won't notice it. The 928 will handle the EOD pile better due to the additional power. But for normal snowblowing on driveways and sidewalks, you won't notice that the 724 is weak. FrankMA can probably chime in and give his impression on the 724.
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DBV1
Location: Amherst, OH
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Re: 2012 Honda HS928 and HS1332 - Auto Choke and New Exhaust
Reply #17 Nov 2, 2011 10:48 am |
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Thanks all for the help. We ended up buying the Honda HS928WAS. If it ends up being too much, then we can always sell it, but I think it will be fine.
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