I used to work at a local ski resort and ive used both the 928 and the 1132. The track drive system is worth its weight in gold. The 1132 never quit no matter how much snow i fed it. While the 928 was a bit on the small side for ski resort level snowfalls, it did its job without fail. The 1132 was an absolute beast!
I purchased a HS928 fifteen years ago today. If I have any advice for someone considering a Honda snowblower here is what I can tell you. I researched several brands before I chose the Honda. Other than the Yamaha, none of the others matched the Honda for build quality and features. ie: track drive and adjustable bucket height on the fly. I just had a hard time getting past the high price of the Honda. It was around $3200.00 Canadian dollars back in 2004. After 15 years, I have had zero problems or regrets getting the Honda. (Knock on wood). I know the high cost is hard to get past, but if you have the dough, go for it.
I just received this Honda as a gift and it’s phenomenal…… My older Ariens - a 5.5 Horsepower Tecumseh Snow King never really had the power to throw the snow as I would have liked. It has problems throwing the snow like ten feet to the other side of the driveway- why even bother having it? So, someone suggested the belts aren’t tight enough on this garaged Ariens. That story for another day.
I got mine 17 years ago, about same experience as above. The carburetor idle nozzle have been clogged twice the last two years that makes the engine to hunt at idle, but its an easy fix that takes me about 10min to clear the hole with an steel brush tread. Some nice improvements have put skid wheels on instead of skid shoes for easier handling and less resistance. Increased the RPM to 4200 for more throw distance and more horsepower. Moved the chute adjust/handle to above the panel and put grease nipple on the gearbox and put in synthetic grease. Have used silicone spray under control panel and blower chute, so there is very little rust to be seen, stored in a shed. It will probably last for another 17 years i think, worth every $$$.
I was lucky enough to purchase a well cared for 50 yr old AMF 2 stage snowblower. Not the prettiest thing, that my Kids call it the grey beast! The original owner had updated with it with a brand new 5hp Honda engine. I bought that beast almost 12 yrs ago, and that motor never fails to start in under 2-3 pulls.
I got a 724 Honda with tracks... It's 20 years old and does the same thing on a smaller scale... I hate winter but is does the job and never fails me... 👍
I’m looking into a new HSS724 and on the fence with the GX200 engine if it’s strong enough? I’m in the Chicago area and I want to make sure I’m buying enough snowblower for my area.
@@flip110119 No I t never starved for power... With that 9 horse you will have no problem whatsoever it's amazing how far these blowers can throw snow So you might have to watch out where you're throwing it so you don't hit your neighbor's house... LOL 😂 Again you will be impressed it's well worth the money... I hope this is helpful to you... Mark
@@chrisE815 a very small one where they are actually awesome clearing the roads (Waccabuc NY). Where i grew up and still work on Long Island is still a nightmare. Its like the "Milk and Bread" comedian before it snows
I hear a snowblower running, but all I can see is a steady spurt of snow erupting out of a seriously deep bank. It's almost like a snow volcano. Hey! Did you just create a snowcano with your Honda?
You have the bigger model so that’s why you can go faster. I do believe going slower may give the best results as in not too much snow intake for the machine to quickly move it away.
Dude I know. They even make bigger models than this over seas. Like the size of a VW bug! Yamaha and Honda make really powerful and efficient snowblowers for sure.
Hi Brian! I use the tracked Honda because the slope is too steep and at the bottom there is a huge ditch and the 138 road. On the videos we don't see the grade of the slope, roughly 15% (approx). Nobody with a tractor wants to do this hill... Chains on tractor is not a option because asphalt is very nice and not old. I live in Neuville, it's about 20 minutes west of Québec city, north of the St-Lawrence river. Thanks for watching and have a nice day! It's a pleasure to write to you! Where are you in PEI?
I figured it was pretty steep for the tractor. I live in Charlottetown. I was in a new 1025r with Mauser cab the other day. Nice. Tell me, how do you have your rear hydraulics on the blower hooked up? The 1025r I was in had FASSE electric solenoid valves mounted outside the cab with two switches inside to operate chute rotation and spout deflection. Very nice set up. Have a great day. We travel the north shore to Ottawa every year.
Hi Brian! By the way, my name is Kim and Pumpy235 is for youtube! Mauser cab are pretty nice, I saw one on youtube, wow! My 1026R have 4 hydraulics outlets at the rear: Red and blue for spout UP and DOWN, Yellow and black for the ROTATION of the chute. It's the joystick at the right of the seat who control everything: snowblower, mover and kwikbrush (rotating brush for springtime cleaning). I have only one hydraulic hose to move in front to make the mower go up and down. Sorry for my english, my wife is not here to correct my text before sending it to you, I hope you will understand what I want to explain... Have a nice day Brian!
Nice to meet you Kim. Nothing wrong with your english. I wish I could speak French. I lived in Hull years ago with 3 French Canadians for one year but could not pick up your language. I can sort of read it but that is it. Is that a JD option to have 4 outlets at back? Most have only two.
I don't remember when I bought the JD 1026R if the rear 4 outlets was a option... I don't think so, because the 1026R was the ''FULL EQUIPED MODEL'' with what I want to do with the tractor all year long. The JD 1023E was a less equiped and a motor of 23 hp, maybe only 2 outlets at the rear... I don't remember and I don't know the specs between the 2 models. Have a nice Brian!
Pumpy....forgot to mention that I have a 1991 8/28 Honda. Bought it new, still works like new. I run Mobil 1 5W-30 synthetic since new. Only have replaced both drive belts once, and one impeller bearing. You can't beat a Honda even though they are expensive. You get what you pay for.Thanks. What part of PQ are you in? I am from PEI.
@@mycatumz640 if you start it on 5 pulls. Something is wrong. Try spraying starter fluid in sparkplug hole. Or get a new sparkplug. It should start in 1st or 2nd pull
The color or brand is in the eye of the beholder. Honda, Ariens and Toro commercial grade machines all get the job done. It really depends on what dealer is close by and has the best service. If one has to have a Honda, you will pay a premium price. Is it worth the extra cost? That is the big question. If you've got the bucks to spend, go for it. No matter what snow blowing machine you have, regular maintenance and ethanol free fuel is the key to a well running and long-lasting snow blower. I have added a link to a video. The color red gets the job done very well too. Enjoy. ruclips.net/video/qQkqO3G3c80/видео.html
I used to work at a local ski resort and ive used both the 928 and the 1132. The track drive system is worth its weight in gold. The 1132 never quit no matter how much snow i fed it. While the 928 was a bit on the small side for ski resort level snowfalls, it did its job without fail. The 1132 was an absolute beast!
Impressive how little snow is fallout out the right side of the machine. Super clean and good pacing.
That snow blower is working its heart out. That's a lot of snow.
I purchased a HS928 fifteen years ago today. If I have any advice for someone considering a Honda snowblower here is what I can tell you.
I researched several brands before I chose the Honda. Other than the Yamaha, none of the others matched the Honda for build quality and features. ie: track drive and adjustable bucket height on the fly. I just had a hard time getting past the high price of the Honda. It was around $3200.00 Canadian dollars back in 2004.
After 15 years, I have had zero problems or regrets getting the Honda. (Knock on wood). I know the high cost is hard to get past, but if you have the dough, go for it.
I just received this Honda as a gift and it’s phenomenal……
My older Ariens - a 5.5 Horsepower Tecumseh Snow King never really had the power to throw the snow as I would have liked. It has problems throwing the snow like ten feet to the other side of the driveway- why even bother having it? So, someone suggested the belts aren’t tight enough on this garaged Ariens. That story for another day.
I got mine 17 years ago, about same experience as above. The carburetor idle nozzle have been clogged twice the last two years
that makes the engine to hunt at idle, but its an easy fix that takes me about 10min to clear the hole with an steel brush tread.
Some nice improvements have put skid wheels on instead of skid shoes for easier handling and less resistance. Increased the RPM to 4200 for more throw distance and more horsepower. Moved the chute adjust/handle to above the panel and put grease nipple on the gearbox and put in synthetic grease. Have used silicone spray under control panel and blower chute, so there is very little rust to be seen, stored in a shed. It will probably last for another 17 years i think, worth every $$$.
absolute unit
Thank you for sharing and your APPRECIATION to your subscribers
in the market for a upgrade and looking for videos on the Honda HSS928 and this tipped the scales for me! Great vid. thanks!
how do you like the HonDA 928 ?
I look forward to giving my 16 horse simplicity pro a try this winter. If it needs the impeller mod I’ll give that a try. Cool video man.
I was lucky enough to purchase a well cared for 50 yr old AMF 2 stage snowblower. Not the prettiest thing, that my Kids call it the grey beast!
The original owner had updated with it with a brand new 5hp Honda engine. I bought that beast almost 12 yrs ago, and that motor never fails to start in under 2-3 pulls.
Impressive job!
T'es en feu Pumpy!!
no talk, let the honda did the talking, what a great video bro.
Belle job!
Where did you get the black bucket extender?
I got a 724 Honda with tracks... It's 20 years old and does the same thing on a smaller scale... I hate winter but is does the job and never fails me... 👍
Do you ever feel the engine is under powered?
I’m looking into a new HSS724 and on the fence with the GX200 engine if it’s strong enough? I’m in the Chicago area and I want to make sure I’m buying enough snowblower for my area.
@@flip110119
No I t never starved for power... With that 9 horse you will have no problem whatsoever it's amazing how far these blowers can throw snow So you might have to watch out where you're throwing it so you don't hit your neighbor's house... LOL 😂
Again you will be impressed it's well worth the money...
I hope this is helpful to you... Mark
here i am with breaking my back with my tiny honda 720 while this beast is declaring war on winter
Lol
You have the Lamborghini of snow throwers.
Je suis indeci entre la hss1332 ou la hss928..
As tu un conseill a me Donner?
And im just sitting here with my little 40 yo s620 single stage xD
No spill-out on the side. That's great. But need some drift cutters on it.
You make me wanna take my 1332atd out. I wish we had this snow
I’d like one of these but doesn’t snow much here anymore so I just have a 252 cc single stage Toro
Look how clear the road is. Now that town knows what they are doing. Not like around here in NY where they panic for a week before a 3 inch snow.
Which town are you in lol?
@@chrisE815 a very small one where they are actually awesome clearing the roads (Waccabuc NY).
Where i grew up and still work on Long Island is still a nightmare. Its like the "Milk and Bread" comedian before it snows
Is this the one with electric start and the sensor that stops the ogger when something get cought in it
Yes, electric start and safety on the ogger, thanks for watching!
I own this Machine, Its a Bad ass snow blower.
Most snowblowers work great in soft, fluffy, dry snow like this. Does it perform well in wet heavy snow?
Yeah but the chute can clog
Nice machine! Of course, it's a HONDA!
Area looks familiar, where is this and what lake is that?
It's about 20 minutes west of Québec city. And it's not a lake, it's the St-Lauwrence river. Thanks for watching Peter!
I need a Honda! my 10/32 craftsman don’t even compare 😔
It's not the same class! Thanks for watching!
I hear a snowblower running, but all I can see is a steady spurt of snow erupting out of a seriously deep bank. It's almost like a snow volcano. Hey! Did you just create a snowcano with your Honda?
A snowcano !!! It's funny! My honda 928 was loaded, we had a pretty good storm. Thanks for watching sir!
oddly satisfying
Wow you go slow with this machine. Are you suppose to??
I typically put my HS1332 at 3/4 joystick speed
You have the bigger model so that’s why you can go faster. I do believe going slower may give the best results as in not too much snow intake for the machine to quickly move it away.
I guess it should be a beast for three grand.
Damn, Honda goes through pretty easy and don’t even hear the machine bog down
That thing is bad a$$!
Dude I know. They even make bigger models than this over seas. Like the size of a VW bug! Yamaha and Honda make really powerful and efficient snowblowers for sure.
That's because he slows down travel speed, HST is a must
Pumpy....why did you use Honda vs 1026r?
Hi Brian! I use the tracked Honda because the slope is too steep and at the bottom there is a huge ditch and the 138 road. On the videos we don't see the grade of the slope, roughly 15% (approx). Nobody with a tractor wants to do this hill... Chains on tractor is not a option because asphalt is very nice and not old. I live in Neuville, it's about 20 minutes west of Québec city, north of the St-Lawrence river. Thanks for watching and have a nice day! It's a pleasure to write to you! Where are you in PEI?
I figured it was pretty steep for the tractor. I live in Charlottetown. I was in a new 1025r with Mauser cab the other day. Nice. Tell me, how do you have your rear hydraulics on the blower hooked up? The 1025r I was in had FASSE electric solenoid valves mounted outside the cab with two switches inside to operate chute rotation and spout deflection. Very nice set up. Have a great day. We travel the north shore to Ottawa every year.
Hi Brian! By the way, my name is Kim and Pumpy235 is for youtube! Mauser cab are pretty nice, I saw one on youtube, wow! My 1026R have 4 hydraulics outlets at the rear: Red and blue for spout UP and DOWN, Yellow and black for the ROTATION of the chute. It's the joystick at the right of the seat who control everything: snowblower, mover and kwikbrush (rotating brush for springtime cleaning). I have only one hydraulic hose to move in front to make the mower go up and down. Sorry for my english, my wife is not here to correct my text before sending it to you, I hope you will understand what I want to explain... Have a nice day Brian!
Nice to meet you Kim. Nothing wrong with your english. I wish I could speak French. I lived in Hull years ago with 3 French Canadians for one year but could not pick up your language. I can sort of read it but that is it. Is that a JD option to have 4 outlets at back? Most have only two.
I don't remember when I bought the JD 1026R if the rear 4 outlets was a option... I don't think so, because the 1026R was the ''FULL EQUIPED MODEL'' with what I want to do with the tractor all year long. The JD 1023E was a less equiped and a motor of 23 hp, maybe only 2 outlets at the rear... I don't remember and I don't know the specs between the 2 models. Have a nice Brian!
Lettin er eat
It is certainly doing the job
But, a slow🐌 walk
Throws it far, though
Pumpy....forgot to mention that I have a 1991 8/28 Honda. Bought it new, still works like new. I run Mobil 1 5W-30 synthetic since new. Only have replaced both drive belts once, and one impeller bearing. You can't beat a Honda even though they are expensive. You get what you pay for.Thanks. What part of PQ are you in? I am from PEI.
Your absolutely right. I've had mine for 7 years now and all I've done is oil change and grease. Started it today and 5 pulls and away she went.
@@mycatumz640 if you start it on 5 pulls. Something is wrong. Try spraying starter fluid in sparkplug hole. Or get a new sparkplug. It should start in 1st or 2nd pull
@@lalajee143 Your correct It had not been running all summer.
were does one find the extension for the front???
I bought it at my Honda dealer. It's a ''GRIPO' accessory. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for watching!
I got the 32 inch even better. Easy $200 bucks for this job.
I would have eat a lot of white snow
The color or brand is in the eye of the beholder. Honda, Ariens and Toro commercial grade machines all get the job done. It really depends on what dealer is close by and has the best service. If one has to have a Honda, you will pay a premium price. Is it worth the extra cost? That is the big question. If you've got the bucks to spend, go for it. No matter what snow blowing machine you have, regular maintenance and ethanol free fuel is the key to a well running and long-lasting snow blower. I have added a link to a video. The color red gets the job done very well too. Enjoy. ruclips.net/video/qQkqO3G3c80/видео.html
DAM.... and I just purchased a Toro....Oh boy.....
That is VERY rude blowing snow onto the road and possibly causing an accident not to mention it is illegal.
I do this all the time. It’s pretty fun. The plowers can just plow it to the side
@@MuscleMan909 that is because you are a bad citizen.
I tested one today and it sucked, had snow half of what your doing and the tracks would just spin and I was on asphalt , not impressed...
Maybe too much pressure on front or wrong adjustement of the scraper bar or skid shoes... Or the problem is your not used to it... Try again!!!
Strange, never had that with mine
Track drive suck