Honda (32") 389cc Two-Stage Track Drive Snow Blower w/ 12-Volt Electric Start

This is the one. Stop looking at all the others and thinking that the price difference is not worth it. Everything about this machine is quality, and if you have an eye for detail, you will know it was money well spent.

This seems to be the best blower I have ever purchased, but i cant give a decent review till snow season, but I don't think with this machine Ill have a problem cleaning up

Although it has not snowed in the mountains of Utah as yet, I have no doubt this machine will eat the huge snow levels we get at 9700 feet.
The 2 other Honda snow blowers are good machines but to small to handle 30" snow falls at one time.

Recently as of September 2017 I bought the Honda HSS1332ATD two stage snow blower. For those of you in the know, this is the model with the commercial grade Honda engine and commercial quality working components. It comes with the electric start.

Let me say that last year I bought from Power Equipment Direct, a Briggs and Stratton 12 KW standby generator. I live in the mountains of Idaho so high quality equipment makes the difference in how my life is each day. I mention the generator because it is a very large heavy unit and PED got this machine intact to my remote location fast and with zero complications.

Now it was time for the Honda. Please know it is still September and I cannot tell anyone yet as to performance of this machine I have unboxed it as it is still strapped to the pallet.

However, let me tell you of my experience so far.

First off, it’s a Honda. Honda does most things right. They have for decades and I have had many experiences with Hondas and never regretted any of them. In earlier years I used to build and race motorcycles and with that please know I am mechanically very functional. If you are reading this and needing to know a few preliminary things before buying, stay tuned.

This Honda was hand delivered by a company from the back of a guy’s personal pickup truck. He and I gently lowered this packaged machine to the ground. It is a strong two man job and no big deal.

What I found was a large cardboard box with dotted lines around the bottom of the box which was heavily stapled to the pallet. After cutting around the perimeter of the box along the lines, I simply lifted straight up and off. You won’t believe what I saw.

The Honda was neatly strapped to a custom made pallet and the machine was COMPLETELY INTACT. There was nothing to assemble. While I have not put any oil or gas into it, I did put a charge on the battery knowing I would store this machine until first snow most likely to come in Idaho in December at my elevation. The interior of the cardboard box was supported along the lines of the box with wood glued to the box thus making the box quite strong. There were no damage marks anywhere on the box.

Suddenly I felt like Tim Allen on Tim the Tool Man as I found myself unconsciously grunting like a chimp saying UGH UGH UGH. This thing looks like a tank. Let me tell you of some things I notice which is going to make the care of this machine child’s play.

First off, I am a preventative maintenance type of guy which means, I want my machine to have clean oil in it at all times. Knowing that oil goes bad simply with age means oil WILL BE changed every single season.

On the right side of the bottom of the engine is an extended pipe sticking out horizontally about two inches. This is a drain pipe to drain oil. There is a lock nut on it and you simply open it up with a catch pan under it. There is no oil filter and it does not need one. You are not likely to see dust and your oil change should be each year anyway according to me.

When the season is over, I will take out all the fuel as fuel goes bad when stored. It could not be any easier. The carburetor is on the left side of the machine and the float bowl which holds all the gas in the carb is exposed under Honda engine cowling that dresses the machine. The bowl has a drain plug built into it. All one does is move the in line gas on off lever to open, open the carb bowl and all the gas drains out of the carb and gas tank. This machine is super well thought out and the ease is just that. EASY.

That the box was tall enough to allow the snow chute to be intact is great. And the handle bar controls are also intact. There is NOTHING to do.

I glanced over the working controls. I have never run this machine and I can tell you I already know how to do it. It is insanely simple and the safety features built into the drive mode and or auger mode are really simple.

If anyone asks I can tell you of my experiences with performance use when the snow comes but I am excited to never pick up a shovel again. Maybe I can make a video when the snow gets deep. Last year it was up to my roof line literally.

Recently as of September 2017 I bought the Honda HSS1332ATD two stage snow blower. For those of you in the know, this is the model with the commercial grade Honda engine and commercial quality working components. It comes with the electric start.

Let me say that last year I bought from Power Equipment Direct, a Briggs and Stratton 12 KW standby generator. I live in the mountains of Idaho so high quality equipment makes the difference in how my life is each day. I mention the generator... more

This snow blower is awesome.it blows the snow unbelievable and all of the new features are excellent
I had the old 1332 made in japan and this new one is much better in all areas.this is the king of snow blowers.

Bought a Honda 1332 it was shipped factory direct. Tracking was great delivered by R&L shipping. Now waiting on snow will update when used. Two neighbors have 928's and they work like a charm don't be fooled by a cheaper snow blower.

You will fight blowing snow or you can really throw it. My yard man served me well for 20 years but its was always work, once I used a Honda it was a no-brainer good luck with you choice but buy the Honda.

We live in CO at 8,300 ft. I bought this snow blower because the garden tractor that came with our house could not make it up the inclined end of our driveway. We have had some pretty deep snows the last few years and I was tired of digging out by hand. Our most recent snow was only about 5".

The Honda engine turned over immediately with the first key turn. It took a minute or two to coordinate the hand controls but after that, no problems. It threw the snow well. I was happiest, though, when we came to the incline and it went up as if it were on level ground. I hope that performance continues when the deeper, wetter snows arrive! So far, so good!

We live in CO at 8,300 ft. I bought this snow blower because the garden tractor that came with our house could not make it up the inclined end of our driveway. We have had some pretty deep snows the last few years and I was tired of digging out by hand. Our most recent snow was only about 5".

The Honda engine turned over immediately with the first key turn. It took a minute or two to coordinate the hand controls but after that, no problems. It threw the snow well. I was... more

I have a 700 foot driveway on a gentle (but not insignificant) incline. This Honda zipped up and down the driveway with ease and threw the snow (almost) into the next county. I was immediately impressed.

The 12V auto-start and joystick controlled chute make starting and using this unit a breeze.

If there are any downsides, I would say that it's a beast to turn around in tight quarters or on an incline. I imagine that I'll get better at it with practice. For long straight runs it barrels ahead with aplomb.

It is also loud. Be sure to wear hearing protection when plowing, and take care not to annoy your neighbors.

I have a 700 foot driveway on a gentle (but not insignificant) incline. This Honda zipped up and down the driveway with ease and threw the snow (almost) into the next county. I was immediately impressed.

The 12V auto-start and joystick controlled chute make starting and using this unit a breeze.

If there are any downsides, I would say that it's a beast to turn around in tight quarters or on an incline. I imagine that I'll get better at it with practice. For long straight runs it... more

This unit is unstoppable and easily clears my large driveway. I also enjoy the height adjuster for making lawn paths and not demanding anything.

My only and large issue with this blower is the lack of heated hand grips. That's a basic feature on most blowers.

Works perfect!

The oil fill hole feels like it's almost sideways at a less than 45 degree angle. So you will need a flexible funnel to fill it.

Clifford, the Big Red Blower. He is powerful yet swift. He is grizzly yet sleek. His tracks are full and luscious. 4 inches? No problem. 8 inches? No problem. 24 inches? No problem. 32 inches? No problem. If you want to get the job done, and look extremely good doing it, get Clifford, the Big Red Blower.