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FrankMA
Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
Joined: Jul 1, 2010
Points: 587
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Re: I've got the 2 cycle bug going through me.
Reply #32 Dec 11, 2011 8:47 am |
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Toro may come up with a new model to beat the rest of the copy cats in the next few years, without resorting to using larger engines. SS just gets heavier and less maneuverable with bigger engines. So if Toro can ressurect a 2 stroke engine with low emissions, tidy up the bloated styling, I might be getting a new model at that time. That bloated look is one reason why I like the HS621 so much - that and the GX engine. The HS621 is very sleek looking but very robust without looking bulky. Even the HS520 is on the bulky side compared to the HS621.
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: I've got the 2 cycle bug going through me.
Reply #34 Dec 11, 2011 10:00 am |
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Guys, guys, guys......
We're talking about machines designed to move snow. Not a beauty contest. The only thing that should matter is how good a job it does, how easily/efficiently it does it and how reliable it is. After all, that's what's important. Right? I look at how well the machine is designed for functionality, build quality, and ease of maintenance. Nothing else really matters.
Would any of you "fashion designer types" buy an inferior machine just because it "looks better"? That should give you an idea of how important styling is when it comes to OPE. Well it kind of comes down to whether you'd rather go to bed with the aesthetically challenged girl or the hot cheerleader....both will get the job done but one will be a bit more palatable.
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: I've got the 2 cycle bug going through me.
Reply #39 Dec 12, 2011 11:34 am |
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Go with your instinct, if you feel something is wrong, give it a pass. Unless you can fix it without much trouble or cost. Depends on your comfort level. I personally wouldn't want a complete tear down machine, nothing more than 3 or 4 hours. I got other things around to the house to take care of so that takes precendence. If you're going to get a Toro 221, might as well go with a QR version. Usually, there are people moving south so they will sell off their snowblower. I bought an HS520 from an old couple moving to Florida, there are the usual rust spots, but everything else was mechanically sound. No dented buckets, twisted auger, ect..
This message was modified Dec 12, 2011 by aa335
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