Honda Snowblowers: Worth the $$$$ ?

[lawn mower fanatic]

I was looking on the Honda website and saw their snowblowers. They are pretty expensive! Chances are I won't buy one, but my question is, are the worth the money (are they better than other brands)? They do look for durable and I trust Honda equipment. For example, the shoot is metal on these snowblowers, but plastic on mine. There are pictures below of all 9 models.

(Honda Snowblowers and Snow Throwers)

 

[bwdbrn1]

I've had my HS622 since new in 1999. Other than the routine annual maintenance, I've had to replace one seal and one cable in that time. I'm happy with it.

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

I've had my HS622 since new in 1999. Had to replace one seal and one cable in that time.

WOW that looks nice...thanks for your input! :thumbsup:

 

[bwdbrn1]

Just did a quick calculation using the original purchase price with an estimate of parts and all, I would guess that the average annual cost of this thing over the years has been around $85.00. High? I suppose, but I'm expecting that it will be the only such snowblower I will have to buy.

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

Just did a quick calculation using the original purchase price with an estimate of parts and all, I would guess that the average annual cost of this thing over the years has been around $85.00. High? I suppose, but I'm expecting that it will be the only such snowblower I will have to buy.

Yeah, it still looks like new!

 

[NJsnapper]

I have a Honda blower and think it worth every penny. It can literally throw the snow across a 2 lane road..

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

I have a Honda blower and think it worth every penny. It can literally throw the snow across a 2 lane road..

Nice! How long have you had it?

 

[NJsnapper]

Bought it used 3 years ago.. Starts every winter on the first pull

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

Bought it used 3 years ago.. Starts every winter on the first pull

That's good to hear that they are reliable. I know I feel the same way about my Honda mower!

 

[Ida-Boy]

I was looking on the Honda website and saw their snowblowers. They are pretty expensive! Chances are I won't buy one, but my question is, are the worth the money (are they better than other brands)? They do look for durable and I trust Honda equipment. For example, the shoot is metal on these snowblowers, but plastic on mine.

I had a Honda as much as 12 or 13 years ago. I really went for the 4 cycle gas engine and it really kicked some butt. I believe it was an HR621 single stage.

Didn't loose much on it when I sold it. I own 2 Toro's now. Alot of makers have the 4 cycle engines now. I thing Honda was one of the first in the single stage units.

Can't say weather I would buy again. The Toro's run a bit louder than the Honda did, but I went for the 4 cycle engine at the time.