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

I understand that a single stage is good for soft snow. What about the end of day stuff? My other question is Toro verses Honda single stage. I know that Honda GX series engine is better than the GC series. I don't  know about Toro single stage engines. I think they are running Cheap China clones. I'm trying to compair a Honda 621 to a Toro 621. I'm in the States and the Honda is not available here.  Or should I gust stick with a small 2 stage like a Ariens compact 24. ?

Are there any diesel equipped snow blowers?

Diesel has great torque.A nice diesel engine would give more power than a gas engine.I love how diesel engines sound.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZoWQhyuE-0

Great idea until you need to start them i -10 degrees.   Most single cylinder diesels do not have preheaters

carlb wrote:

I found one home-made diesel snow blower on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-hRflBBPdM

It starts after a few tries on at 3 degrees cold.