Honda HSS1332ATD vs Winter Storm Stella 2017

[@2002drumsonly]

Went through a small bag of popcorn watching this! The snow plum must have been 35 feet or greater.

[@joe1071]

Perfect, now I can blow all the snow from my driveway onto my neighbors

[@dyamarick]

Finally a snowblower video showing deep snowfall and the blowers capability. Thank you!

[@djg1028]

David Yamarick glad you enjoyed the video!

[@angelerien7819]

I Bought this snowblower 2 years ago, I added 2 led lights a voltmeter, heated grips and an easy charge pigtail to the battery. This Machine is a beast, heavy powerful and with practice fantastic. It has one real flaw and it's really annoying. IF you are TALL and you adjust the auger height higher in order to clear or steer, it pivots the handlebars commensurately lower. This Machine is already built for a shorter person so when you pivot the front up ( which you need to in deep snow or ice to turn 180 you find your back bent over far more than you like. Fatigue creating. If you use it a lot like we need to, its a very obvious drawback. Having said that the power , reliability, controls, throw distance, traction all shine... Honda please make a bar riser kit.

[@djg1028]

Angel Erien Very nice, I also added the easy charge pigtail to the battery. We now have three of these units total. Two of them are 2016 models and one is a 2017 model. I totally agree with you, I am 6‘2“ and with snow boots on, definitely 6’3” and some taller handlebars would be a little nice.

[@zipzap4706]

I'm 5'6"...seems perfect :)

[@1keykneedeep]

Thats an amazing piece of equipment. Honda lays the smackdown on all other competitors.

[@djg1028]

1keykneedeep thank you, yes they do!

[@denisgamache4642]

And cost three times more than all other competitors too !!!

[@djg1028]

Denis Gamache toro doesn’t make a 32 inch. Airens does but I was looking for a snowblower to last at least 20 years of commercial use and it was barely any more then an Airens and this machine offered more for me and you can’t kill a Honda Engine, they just run and run and run. I own many Honda power equipment engines and they are all top knoch dependability and can’t say enough good of them.

[@9avedon]

Wrong again.........Yamaha has kicked Honda's ass, in head to head competition at the Kiruna winter festival......every year !

[@djg1028]

Sorry buddy Yamaha doesn't sell snowblowers in the United States of America..

[@cody2313]

Where did you learn how to snow blow?

[@wateaman]

Great. Now I want a Honda snowblower to go with my mower and car.

[@djg1028]

watea man they are a great machine to move snow with!

[@Theweeeone]

Thoughts on how this would handle a steep gravel driveway? Trying to decide what to buy for the coming winter... Thanks!

[@djg1028]

Theweeeone It would handle a steep driveway really good because of the tracks instead of tires and it would handle a gravel driveway especially well because it has a selector level so you can raise the deck a little bit off the ground so you are not discharging rocks and dirt etc.

[@Theweeeone]

@@djg1028 Thanks for the quick response. I've got a ~350ft driveway with a 15% grade in VT and am weighing my options!

[@djg1028]

Theweeeone without a doubt if you want a reliable machine that will move a lot of snow than go wirh a Honda!!

[@bradpowell843]

How tall are you? I’m 6’ 3” and I hope it’s not too low for me. Going to buy one soon most likely.

[@djg1028]

I’m 6’ 3” with boots on. It would be nice if the bars were a little higher but it’s not an inconvenience when the machine itself works fantastic.

[@mdcecichannel4366]

Thanks for the videos - very helpful, as I'm considering purchasing new snow removal equipment. What's your opinion of purchasing a unit, such as this, that needs assembling? How difficult is it to get everything properly assembled to work to fullest capacity? How much adjusting to cables, engine, etc? I should add that we are in the "heavy Lake Effect snow area" of Western NY, below Buffalo. It's common to get two feet of snow with drifts. Is this still a unit that you would recommend?

[@djg1028]

MD Ceci Channel I’m near Albany NY and my local dealer All Seasons Equipment in Scotia NY assembled the unit as they do for all their customers so it was done by someone that does a lot of them. As far as quality, dependability and function, you can’t beat a Honda and this machine is a true beast and will always get the job done!

[@Ram-re5em]

Not a big fan of some Honda products like the UTV or CRV but for snowblowers they are the best! CRV in Montana = stuck & junk

[@mechanicandskills7215]

i am thinking 20 bucks in fuel for a good snow day ?

[@djg1028]

Mechanic and skills on a full tank of gas using it under load you can snowblow for about 3 hours per tankful!!

[@mechanicandskills7215]

@@djg1028 what size of tank or how much too fill it ?

[@djg1028]

Mechanic and skills I believe it holds 2 1/2 gallons.

[@mechanicandskills7215]

@@djg1028 Excellent thank you thats 6 hrs with a 5 liter tank so your ruining 9.46 liters per 3 hrs or 12 bucks or so per tank thank you so much cheers mate

[@franksegai9317]

how about a side walk after city plow the road?

[@djg1028]

Frank Segai not an issue. They don’t make umm better then a Honda.

[@Kolon999]

How does it compare with a 3-stage when powering through that 2-3'-high mass of frozen snow/slush/ice that the city plow leaves at the end of one's driveway?

[@djg1028]

Kolon999 i’ve never used a three stage or had any experience with a three stage, however I’ve gone through some seriously big banks and snow banks at the end of the driveway and drifts etc. with this machine and it’s never backed down to any bank yet. I also give a lot of credit to Honda’s state of the art engines as they are just simply the best engines in any machine out there. This machine at 13hp has the power simply put.

[@christopherkasko]

Very powerful machine! What is price range!?

[@djg1028]

Christopher Kasko this model is loaded because it’s the ATD model so it’s $2,900 I believe.

[@smalltownplaya712]

Why the fuck am i watching this, and why is it so satisfying.

[@GarryBurgess]

it's a sense of power, esp. if you've had to do all that with just a shovel and a sore back.

[@lkurowic]

right on

[@obadiah7771]

Please tell me this blower is worth the money. I have a 180ft gravel drive way. Yes I know to raise the auger housing up... but I want to pull the trigger on one these, is it worth it?

[@alexronan93]

obadiah7771 yess its amazing its expensive but if u have a alot of snow this things kills

[@Whippetfest]

I just bought this machine after my 20 year old Craftsman gave up. I used this Honda for the first time last night. There is so much I love about this machine but I am having one big issue and I thought I would see if you had a tip. When I turn the machine to go in the opposite direction, ideally I would like to pivot the cute at the same time so I can continue blowing the snow in the same direction without missing a step. I can't do this very efficiently (yet). I find it all a lot to manage in those moments. I have to either stop and let the chute finish pivoting or slow way down and still be pushing snow before the chute catches up to my ideal spot. I was used to pivoting with the old machine while cranking the chute around pretty fast and not slowing down. Do you have any thoughts on this? Thanks, Monica

[@djg1028]

Whippetfest I️ understand your point totally. I️ usually lock the left handle down I️ believe so it frees up my right hand to control the chute joystick and then I️ slow down the speed to then turn the chute when I️ turn.

[@Whippetfest]

Thank you for such a speedy reply! At least I know I was onto what needed to be done so I'll concentrate on the slowing down the turn while turning the chute and master the whole process. Thank you!

[@Whippetfest]

I went out for the second time with this snowblower. I didn't worry about needing to stop and wait to bring the chute around. I decided with the time saved of throwing the snow so much further and doing a different pattern of longer swipes instead of the way I had to do it with my old machine. This made tremendous difference. I finished in record time!! Can't wait for some serious snow. It also felt kind of effortless. The only thing I'm realizing is, when I back up, I need to lift the front, that would of made it easier had I known. But now I know... I also put skids on the front so when I come down It is where I want it. Protecting the machine. I have a gravel drive so it isn't predictable. Thanks for the videos!

[@djg1028]

Whippetfest glad to hear that and glad you enjoyed my videos. I’m looking forward to using my snowblower soon as well.

[@lkurowic]

Turn and pivot at the same time or use the pivot time to plan your next move. I find I am constantly adjusting to get that snow exactly where I want it. Like that pinpoint ability. (I also have this model, love it)

[@zfilmmaker]

The reason Honda snowblowers are better then literally all other snowblowers is because all other snowblowers are made by MTD. Even Ariens and Cub Cadet. Honda is the only brand by itself. I have owned TroyBilt, then Ariens and now Honda. All others are junk compared, no matter price or if they’re 2 or even 3 stages.

[@kevinwoodcock7578]

That thing is an F'ing beast!

[@djg1028]

Kevin Woodcock thank you!

[@Peter-976]

Can't that blower go any faster than that? Looks like you'll be there all day for that small driveway.

[@djg1028]

Peter Q Yes it can go faster then that, I wasn’t trying to go full speed as you want a snowblower to churn the snow. Just like when you see a huge snowblower on a tractor or DOT using a big truck mounted snowblower they go slow about 5 mph. And actually this right here is not a driveway it is on grass.

[@lkurowic]

Believe it or not, snow is heavy. I'll walk slow and let the machine do the work any time.

[@zipzap4706]

It's not a race-car. The idea is to let the machine do the work and churn the snow.

[@douglichty6191]

Smart...I would go slow also. No stress on machine or body. Nothing to prove & nothing to break

[@toyman9642]

Had a Toro. Piece of junk. It's Honda now and I love it.

[@djg1028]

Rob Tro awesome and I agree!

[@johnnywishbone1349]

What was the approximate year of the Toro and model/hp for our reference?

[@justifiedFaith209]

How does it do with wet heavy snow? I'm considering getting that model except without the electric start.

[@djg1028]

Tim Knapp it does fine with wet snow. A lot of blowers can struggle with wet snow but this model is 13hp so a lot more then most blowers and as long as the cables are properly adjusted and everything is within spec the auger will have no issues handing pretty much anything. The ATD or deluxe model with the electric start is only about $200 more depending on the dealer but it also gives you the auger protection system should a solid object enter the auger housing it stops the auger before breaking anything and also the ATD model comes with an LED hour meter and a double articulated chute for more precise snow throwing ability so at least from my dealer it was worth the $200.

[@whydidwedothat]

Watching this from Miami, FL. Looks like not a fun time :(

[@4gauge10]

Toro used to make a 1332 snowblower,but now the biggest they make is a 1028,plus Toro discontinued making garden tractors,then to top it off,Wheelhorse is completely out of business.

[@djg1028]

4 gauge yeah, we used to have the Toro 32 inch before this. We had it for 20 years but we always had carburetor problems and leaked gas. For 2019 Toro brought the 32 back and now makes 2 different 32 inch snowblowers! They make a 1232 and a 1432 commercial model. Check them out on the Toro website. Although both are wheeled models and both do not have a hydrostatic transmission like the Honda so on the toros you have to pick what forward gear you want to be in and what reverse gear you want to be in. They have a great machine for the money but if all you want to do is blow snow and blow lots of snow nothing stops a Honda engine and beats the Honda design snowblower.

[@4gauge10]

@@djg1028 After watching this video,the only thing that blows more snow is GOD himself and Toro can't compete against that...HAHA!!.

[@4gauge10]

I still have my dad's 1132 from 1979 and it still runs like a top,it has the snow cab on it too.Back in 1979,the 1132 was the biggest snowblower in the industry at the time.

[@djg1028]

4 gauge true

[@djg1028]

4 gauge now Honda even makes a 36 inch walk behind snowblower but it is extremely expensive and for one that big at that point you are better to get one mounted on a tractor

[@edwardsiyavong7860]

Holly shit..thats a lot of power..!

[@stonelorenzo8215]

Does anyone worry that Hondas use an aluminum gearbox rather than a cast iron one as used on Ariens?

[@djg1028]

Stone Lorenzo no because the way Honda’s design is it doesn’t break. My buddy has a Honda snowblower over 20 years old and is still an animal

[@stonelorenzo8215]

Thank you and thank you for your video. You've convinced me to get this machine over the Ariens 926060.

[@djg1028]

Stone Lorenzo glad to hear that! Also Honda Engines are just the best and last and last!

[@brickit26]

ariens are garbage

[@ralphchristianson]

I agree, I have a 30 inch Ariens and every year I have carburetor problems. When the carb is working it does all right but nothing like this Honda.

[@bobwarren3898]

Just make sure you blow the snow downwind.

[@jage7182]

Nice

[@503challenger]

That surging at idle is an easy fix. 5 minute job ar max. Search Taryl Fixes All on You Tube. have a great day,

[@djg1028]

503challenger it actually only does it when the engine is cold at first and the choke is taken off.