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oljeeptek
Joined: Nov 29, 2011
Points: 6
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Re: new snowblower
Reply #7 Dec 1, 2011 9:43 pm |
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I don't know. My drive is about 400' long and my 24" Simplicity works great even in deep dumps. I wouldn't like wrestling a 32" machine around. I'd stay away from the wider unit.
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FrankMA
Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
Joined: Jul 1, 2010
Points: 587
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Re: new snowblower
Reply #10 Dec 3, 2011 4:57 pm |
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I'd try to get the Pro 28 if I were in your shoes. My driveway is about 130' long with a big open area near my 2 car garage and a fairly good size EOD area as well at the road. My HS928 (9 HP, 28" Bucket) handles that plus my walkways, runways to my firewood storage areas, etc... quite nicely and is very maneuverable. You may only have to take one more pass with the 28" bucket on your driveway but it will be much easier to use on your walkway areas.
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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FrankMA
Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
Joined: Jul 1, 2010
Points: 587
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Re: new snowblower
Reply #12 Dec 3, 2011 5:50 pm |
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You will own and use this for many years so don't let the perceived bargin of "bigger is better" stand in your way. You want to be happy with your purchase and comfortable using your new snowblower so think hard before you make your decision. Buyers remorse sucks (been there, done that) so try to think this through with the understanding that bigger is not neccessarily better and having the right OPE for the job makes your life so much easier. I own a powerful 2 stage and single stage machine because the conditions I deal with throughout the winter warrant the use of both types. Early and late winter storms typically involve the use of the single stage machine while mid-winter conditions definitely require the use of a powerful 2 stage machine. It took me many years to understand that the best of both worlds is owning a single stage and 2 stage machine that will handle anything Mother Nature can dish out. Having the ability to deal with most any type of winter storm condition makes things so much easier to handle.
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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FrankMA
Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
Joined: Jul 1, 2010
Points: 587
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Re: new snowblower
Reply #14 Dec 7, 2011 9:37 pm |
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Not sure where you live or how much snow you average every year but you should be fine with your new purchase. I used a Honda HS624WA (6 HP, 24" Bucket) for 10 years and never had any problems. Maintaining a forward speed comensurate with the impellers ability to process the snow is the key to maintaining the snowblowers performance curve. People get in trouble when they try to go too fast and overwork the snowblowers ability to process the volume of snow it can realistically handle - sometimes slower is better. Good luck with your new machine!
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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