Best Honda Snow Blowers (2026)

The HSS928 is the middle of Honda's walk-behind range and, for most buyers, the right place to land. A commercial-grade GX270 overhead-valve engine drives a two-stage auger and impeller, with a 28-inch clearing path and a throw rated up to 52 feet.

Tracks are the reason to choose the AATD over a wheeled version. Rubber tracks spread the load, which helps on packed snow and on slopes where tires spin, and they hold a straight line at idle without the wheels walking sideways. Against the HSS724 you gain 4 inches of path and a bigger engine, and against the HSS1332 you save size and weight while still handling most residential storms.

Ownership is the old-school routine done properly. Fresh fuel with stabilizer, an oil change at the start of the season, a drive belt check and shear pins in the toolbox. Electric start removes the cold-morning pull cord, but a spare plug and a fuel shut-off that you use in spring are what keep the carburetor happy for years. If you only ever clear a short flat drive, this is more engine than you need; the value shows up on long runs, steep ramps and storms that drop a foot at a time.

The HSS724AATD is the smallest tracked Honda, with a 23.8-inch path and a GX200 engine. It still throws up to 49 feet, a figure close to the larger 28-inch model, which tells you the impeller design is where Honda put its effort.

Compared with the HSS928 it gives up 4 inches of path and about 400 pounds per minute of rated capacity. In exchange it is easier to maneuver on narrower drives and through gates. Tracks make it a good fit for owners with a slope, a steep gravel drive or an icy parking pad.

The lighter engine means less torque against compacted snow and berms, so expect slower travel through a plow bank. Upkeep is the same as any gas machine: fresh fuel, stabilizer before summer, oil change each year. The electric start is genuinely useful when the temperature drops. Its smaller engine also means lighter fuel use per hour, which matters if you clear for an hour or more every storm.

The HSS724AAWD is the same 23.8-inch machine on 14-inch pneumatic tires rather than tracks. The engine, auger, impeller and 49-foot throw are unchanged, so the decision is purely about the drive system.

Wheels turn more easily, make the machine a little lighter to pivot and are cheaper to replace than tracks. They also work well on a flat, paved drive where grip is not an issue. The wheeled version is the better pick if you make many tight turns or have to move the machine across bare concrete.

On steep, icy or heavily packed surfaces the wheels slip sooner than tracks do, so the AATD wins there. Check tire pressure each season and fit chains if your drive is slick. If you choose this version, keep a set of tire chains in the garage; a slick driveway turns pneumatic tires into skates.

The HSS1332 is the large-lot model, a 31.9-inch path with a GX390 engine and a rated 2,750 pounds per minute. Its throw reaches 56 feet, which is useful when the plow bank is far from the drive edge.

Against the HSS928 it brings 3.9 inches more width and a bigger engine, and against the HSM1336i it is the more conventional design with a slightly smaller path. Tracks, electric start and a heavy chassis make it a serious tool for deep drifts.

It is also a heavy machine, so check your ramp or loading plan before you buy. Treat the fuel carefully, drain the carburetor or add stabilizer before summer and replace shear pins and belts on schedule. It is overkill for a short drive. Plan the storage spot first: at this size it takes the corner of a two-car garage, and the track footprint is wider than a typical walk-behind.

The HSS1332APT shares the HSS1332's engine, 31.9-inch path and 56-foot throw. The listing highlights track drive and auger height adjustment, which helps when you switch between a bare drive and a gravel one.

As a variant of the AATD above it, the engine and capacity do not change, so decide on features and availability. If you need the control layout and drive described in the listing, this version fits; otherwise choose the AATD and compare what each listing includes.

Ownership is the same as for the AATD. Use fresh fuel, change oil each season and confirm the controls match your hands before buying, since this machine is a big investment. Read both listings line by line and compare what is in the box, because the two version codes can differ in details that matter more than the engine.

The HSM1336i is Honda's widest machine, with a 36-inch path, an iGX390 engine and a rated throw of 62.3 feet. The hybrid design uses the engine to power the auger and impeller and separate electric drive for the tracks, which is why the listing describes smoother go and better throw.

Compared with the HSS1332 it adds 4 inches of path and about 250 pounds per minute of capacity, and it moves the travel drive to an electric system for smoother speed control. That makes it a very capable machine for estates, school lots and long private roads.

It is a heavy investment, and the hybrid components add a new layer to repairs, so choose it only if you need that width. A smaller Honda or a different brand will serve most homeowners better. Hybrid models also change what a service call involves, so ask your local dealer whether they stock parts for the electric drive before you commit.