HSS928 28" Two-Stage Snow Blower with Track Drive (Electric Start)

Last verified June 12, 2026 by the Lifetime Picks Editorial Team

Honda's HSS928 is the residential snow blower r/Homestead, r/Generator, and r/Snowblower owners cite as the lifetime grade upgrade from Cub Cadet / Toro homeowner blowers that don't survive northern Midwest winters. The 'TC' (track drive) version uses rubberized track belts instead of wheels, the snowblower walks across snow covered terrain (including grades, gravel driveways, and packed snow) where wheel drive blowers spin out. The 28" working width and 21" intake height handle the storm event snowfalls common in upper Wisconsin / Minnesota / Maine; the dual stage auger / impeller throws snow 50+ feet. Honda's GX270 OHV engine is the durability story, the same engine class they sell in commercial pressure washers and portable generators, with a 5+ year service life under heavy seasonal use. Made by Honda Power Equipment; service available at any Honda dealership.