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Honda 270CC GX270 4-Cycle OHV Engine •Higher torque for more power to move more snow •Full ball-bearing support crankshaft for added durability •Automatic decompression for easier starting •Runs approx. 2.5 hours on a tank of fuel
120 Volt Electric Start w/ Recoil Back-Up •Save your back and shoulders by simply pressing a button
Hydrostatic Transmission •Infinite number of forward and reverse speeds •Single hand adjustment
210 Degree Chute Turning Radius •Easily direct snow away from walkways and drives •Throw snow up to 49 feet away - clear up to 50 tons of snow/hour
Auger Height Adjustment System •Set for max effectiveness on smooth, concrete or gravel surface
Track Drive System •Greater traction and stability on slippery surfaces •Keeps auger housing on the ground to clear more snow
Ice Breaking Serrated Auger •Easily breaks thru heavily crusted or hard packed snow
Q: My Husband and I are looking to buy a new snowblower. What is the best one to purchase for a very...long and very...steep drive way? We live in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, so in the spring we have alot a very heavy snow. Probably out of those three conditions, the most important is dealing with the steepness of the driveway. by Cindy Snider from Colorado on August 24, 2011
A: Cindy,
My suggestion would be to get something with a larger engine if possible, this is going to help with those heavy snows. The other suggestion would be to look at something with tracks. Some models to consider would be Honda, Ariens, and Husqvarna. The Ariens ST28DLET would be the most powerful of these as well as the Honda 1332TAS. The nice feature on the Ariens would be the traction drive control. This would help with turning, because these machines can be difficult to maneuver. by Robert, Product Expert
This model is great. I have the HS928KTA (with out electric start) at work and we use it all winter long, some 5 years now. It starts easy and eats through everything. Some times it is deep enough that you have to make multiple passes but is gets the job done. It may be a little hard to handle for turning and such but my experience has been that they all are, even the ones with the fancy steering triggers still require you to "man" handle them.
These Hondas have the hydrostatic drive meaning there are no gears, just engage the drive lever and move the lever in the direction you want to go and stop when your going fast enough. I rarely ever have to disengage the drive lever, just control it from the forward/reverse/speed control. This also allows for the ramming one can do with these, for deep snow that it tries to drive over you can ram into is and when it starts to climb just back up and ram again, try to do this with a non-hydrostatic drive.
It has an adjustable settings too, so you can go over non-paved surfaces (dirt, gravel & grass) on the fly, just hit the step lever and select the height you need, can't do this on the ones you have to adjust the skids by bolts. You can try other blowers, but pros and those who have to deal with snow get a Honda with the tracks, I did after using the HS928TA at work a lot and trying wheeled ones, I bought the smaller HS724TA and it works great for smaller areas!
This model is great. I have the HS928KTA (with out electric start) at work and we use it all winter long, some 5 years now. It starts easy and eats through everything. Some times it is deep enough that you have to make multiple passes but is gets the job done. It may be a little hard to handle for turning and such but my experience has been that they all are, even the ones with the fancy steering triggers still require you to "man" handle them.
When I received the snowblower, delivered in a very timely manner, and opened the crate it was missing the instructions for the dealer set up. This was easily resolved with a phone call to Snow Blowers Direct, who emailed me the detailed set up instructions.
The instructions could have been a bit clearer, with better illustrations, however all is well. Interesting that I examined the same snow blower at a dealer who did not set it up well and the chute crank was rubbing up against the other control cables, unless corrected, they would be soon damaged.
My unit started up right away and is now waiting and prepared for our first good snowstorm.
This unit cost was higher than other similar models however, it appears to be better constructed.
When I received the snowblower, delivered in a very timely manner, and opened the crate it was missing the instructions for the dealer set up. This was easily resolved with a phone call to Snow Blowers Direct, who emailed me the detailed set up instructions.
The instructions could have been a bit clearer, with better illustrations, however all is well. Interesting that I examined the same snow blower at a dealer who did not set it up well and the chute crank was rubbing up against the... more
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Chris
2 Reviews
10 Helpful Votes
REVIEWED
DEC.
21
2012
Fast Wearing Roller Wheel
The roller wheels wear very fast and end up with flat spots. The plastic skid also has a tendency to climb on top of the snow rather than keeping the auger housing close to the work surface. Going to remove them and replace with my own version of a pizza cutter wheel.
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Jim
REVIEWED
DEC.
21
2012
Terrible Control Layout
After owning a Yamaha YS828 for 22 years, I decided that it was time for a new blower as it was getting hard to get parts in a timely manner, and the only local dealer left some to be desired as a mechanic. They aren't available in the U.S. at present either. The Honda almost looks like it came off the same assembly line.
It blows snow comparable to the Yamaha, starts by hand much easier, and I love the hydrostatic drive, but, I think the controls were
laid out by someone four feet tall, and left handed. You have to reach way to the left with your right hand to operate the drive lever, and almost have to get on your hands and knees to turn the chute, and, then it turns the opposite of logical.
I'm sure it will last a long time, as Honda is known for making quality equipment. although overpriced.
After owning a Yamaha YS828 for 22 years, I decided that it was time for a new blower as it was getting hard to get parts in a timely manner, and the only local dealer left some to be desired as a mechanic. They aren't available in the U.S. at present either. The Honda almost looks like it came off the same assembly line.
It blows snow comparable to the Yamaha, starts by hand much easier, and I love the hydrostatic drive, but, I think the controls were
laid out by someone four feet tall,... more
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35
Ollie Waukesha, WI
REVIEWED
OCT.
02
2011
Great Workout..
If you don't have time to hit the gym on a regular basis buy this blower. No way to turn but to lift. Over priced for the lack of user friendliness. Good luck..
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Chris
Purchased 9/20/12
REVIEWED
OCT.
11
2012
Honda
I don't know where you live, exactly, but it hasn't snowed here yet in the mountains of central Idaho.
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