02-06-2017, 01:27 AM
Around the snowy part of the country on the left coast, there's only two brands that people buy: Honda and Ariens. We currently have the Honda 724...not cheap but well worth it. Here's our history:
Sears 4 hp: lasted 2 seasons and self destructed
Sears 11 hp: lasted 2.5 seasons with multiple breakdowns
Honda 828: Lasted 13 years with zero breakdowns and one auger replacement
Honda 724: Going on 15 years with zero breakdowns and minimal maintenance
You always want tracks, not wheels. Two stage is good if you need to really get snow away from the driveway.
Sears 4 hp: lasted 2 seasons and self destructed
Sears 11 hp: lasted 2.5 seasons with multiple breakdowns
Honda 828: Lasted 13 years with zero breakdowns and one auger replacement
Honda 724: Going on 15 years with zero breakdowns and minimal maintenance
You always want tracks, not wheels. Two stage is good if you need to really get snow away from the driveway.