I see that you do not have the Honda 24" track drive model or any Honda track drive listed. I am dumping my Honda with track drive because the claim that it has more traction than a chain wheeled model has not been my experience, nor my wife's.
Although more primitive in feel, my old Ariens that I gave to my son to buy this Honda grips and manuevers far better that this Honda track drive. Subsequently, I am selling it to buy a hardly ever used large Ariens 30" ($500 with less than 15 hours on it) with chained wheels.
I am tired of fighting the Honda to get traction which isn't there!. The tracks slip and I even asked if Honda makes a metal grip kit to put on the ribs (pinched on or pop riveted in some way like a U channel. No, they do not. I was going to try to retro myself then cames across this sweet Ariens deal from a colleague. The Honda does throw snow far and can easily take care of the heaviest wet snow, even slush, but then again, so can the Ariens.
Sometimes paying more IS NOT better. My old Ariens, now in my son's hands, is over 15 years old and starts first time, everytime!
You all can do what you want, however, I am going in the old Ariens direction. Does anyone else have this experience? I do not see how yours could be any different. I am not a Honda hater, I have one of their fantastic burbling (extremely low noise) inverter generators and a Honda lawnmower which we love.
