I Have had the same snowblower for 5 years with heavy snowfall in south Dakota. Starts everytime, Its light and easy to maneuver Very happy with purchase
Yes sir , you need to change the oil at least once a season , all depends on how many hours you use it per season . Very lmportant use full synthetic motor oil , 5w30 like the manuel recommends , or you can also use a 0w30 synthetic motor oil .
That is a great little single stage. This and the Ariens commercial SS21RC are impressive machines. I favor the Ariens only because of the extra build qualities of the commercial application but I would not hesitate to purchase this single stage one bit.
Greg, I have the prior model, a Hs520 and it's awesome. One horsepower down from what you have but for any suburban setup the Honda's are excellent. Original owner and zero problems. Just keep the gas fresh and oil changed and they run forever. A foot of snow is a good rule. If the stuff is really heavy and packed the hardest part is your first pass getting through it. Then you can take a portion on each pass and its quick as heck.
Thanks for the video. I noticed @5:58, it's pushing snow out to the right side, does it always do that? I've also heard the chute direction control locks up. Have you had that problem?
chute control COULD move better, i agree. when i first bought it, i took it apart and put silicone grease around the area where it turns on inside to help water from getting in there and freezing. did help a lot. biggest issue i had with it was the snow collecting around the wheels and freezing and not allowing the wheels to spin. pretty annoying
@@Papi4l2 I've read and heard about the icing on the wheels.Has Honda come up with a idea yet on how to fix the problem? I currently have a Ariens path pro and this model doesnt seem to have the icing problem with the wheels. I'm thinking about also purchasing this Honda HS 720. I like the shoot controls on the Honda. But it seems to me that the Ariens model might be built a little more beefier than the Honda.
@@JeffJohnson-1982 i havent heard anything. I ended up buying wheels for a toro and put those on. Was selling it to my mom cause i was just annoyed by the whole thing. But i used it once with the toro wheels and no issues. My mom has used it like twice and hasnt had issue. I'd recommend taking chute off and pulling off the top to grease the gearing so the chute moves better. To be honest. I ended up buying the Toro QZE821. Bigger engine, chute moves flawlessly. Only downfall is u have to move angle on chute manually...but moves super easy. Im still way happier with the Toro then the honda. And no wheels with the issue. Lemme know if u have any more questions. Also, the toro wheels i bought for the honda was like $20 a piece...so throw an extra $40 on top of the honda🙄
@@Papi4l2 Other than the wheel issue ...what else were you annoyed with the Honda snowblower? A store near me has this same Honda HS 720 on sale for $ 640.00 with the shute controls and electric start. Seems like everything a person buys today is made cheaper and costs more.
My 720 has trouble going up my driveway ever since I had the concrete re-placed. Does this mean my paddles are worn out? Seems like the broom finish is preventing it from going uphill.
mct8888 are you lifting up on the handle? You need to do that in order to make the paddles contact the ground and make it move. If you’re doing that and it’s not moving, then yes you likely need a new paddle/scraper bar set.
@@paulyshore98 Yes, I lift up on it, but it goes nowhere. It's almost like the scraper blade is getting caught up on the concrete grooves. I end up having to push down on the handle, which causes a thin layer to be missed.
mct8888 yeah we got around 4-5 here in Wisconsin and the Honda wizzes through it pretty quick. The end of the driveway was slush and as usual it blew it all out with no hesitation.
Does anybody have issues with the wheels freezing up and now wanting to turn anymore? I dont think its freezing on the shaft really. The tires are rubber and collect snow in the tread and freeze. Ive been thinking about switching the wheels out for plastic toro wheels
@@Korovilas almost everytime since i bought it 2 winters ago. Ive tried silicone spray around axle, and snow and ice repellant used for the chute on the wheels themselves. All surfaces. I will...im thinking bout selling it though cause im just tired of it lol Oh! Also...its good to take it apart and grease where the chute turns on with silcone paste. I seen a video on here where a guys was stuck and thats what he did. I did that as soon as i bought mine
i changed the wheels out this year for the GENUINE OEM TORO PARTS - WHEEL ASM 117-2309. tonight was the first time i used it and it worked perfect. no issues at all. i before i put those wheels on, i put silicone grease around the shaft incase the wheels were getting stuck on the shaft...just incase since i had them off anyway. i also bought 2 stainless steel 1'2 inch washers to put behind the wheels. i noticed little notches on the old wheels like they were hammered on too hard during manufacturing process against round tube that the axle is welded onto. used the same push nuts cause they werent damaged, and the wheels worked awesome. im gonna be selling this snow blower to my mom so i will be to see how they last long term, but for tonight, these def. worked
@@raymondpalermo4998 yup. Still sucked. Only thing that worked was actually changibg the wheels. I dunno if its the design if the treat, or material the rubber is made out of. Possibly a combination of both, but it was finally fixed eith the toro wheels
just bought one the 720 as same as yours but w/o elec start haven't had change to use it yet but watched a boatload of reviews got a super deal end of season sale out the door with tax was 627 bucks original price is 749 can't beat that can't wait to try it out
Nice video. I'm going with Ariens pro 21 but watching all single stage videos. Wanted 2 stage but may actually be harder with only 6 car driveway with 3 cars in it. I'll just do it twice if we get any type of Michigan blizzards
I have 2 stage Honda HSS-724, with tracks, but I want to buy that beautiful Ariens Pro 21 because it's easier to manipulate than my Honda, so I can probably do my driveway a lot faster.
Very nice video and it seems like a real nice snow blower. I presently have a Toro single stage but it is hard starting when trying to start without the electric start. The only reservation I have about the Honda is that most single stage units are 21 inches and the Honda is 20. Don't really know how much that really matters though? Very impressive snow blowing at the end of your drive way. Thank you for posting this informative video.
Nice professional like video presentation. After owning worthless Toro company's highly touted ones, I will NEVER go back to such a poorly oriented customer service company. Plus I spent way too much on repairing it (CCR 2450 - 2006 model). Honda is a much better quality machine, and it is the way to go! Starts reliably, runs reliably and clears even the heavier wet WI. snow quite well. And, you don't need to do the fuel with 50:1 oil mix (four stroke engine). Worth the 779.00 bucks.
It is horrible in anything over 6 inches. Wet snow clogs it, top and bottom. Unless you want an upper body workout every time it snows, get a bigger machine. Btw, my town leaves way more snow at end of my driveway.
Have a 18 year old HS 520. Still going strong. They are pricier to buy but you can't beat the quality.
Couldn't agree more.
Nice & valuable comments at the end.. 👍👍🙏🙏
Should have bought this over my $4,000 Honda hss1332. No snow this year
I have the HS 520 A and it's 14 years old and it's been a great machine , it's 5 hp. My next one will be the 720 7hp. Good video.
I Have had the same snowblower for 5 years with heavy snowfall in south Dakota. Starts everytime, Its light and easy to maneuver Very happy with purchase
Great video Greg! Thanks👍
I’m sold, good review
Bought this model last year in October. Do i need to change the oil before using it this year +
Yes sir , you need to change the oil at least once a season , all depends on how many hours you use it per season . Very lmportant use full synthetic motor oil , 5w30 like the manuel recommends , or you can also use a 0w30 synthetic motor oil .
Just bought one two weeks ago and it works great same model. Had a stage 2 but it did not throw it far enough my wide driveway.
Awesome. It truly is a beast for a stage 1 machine.
That is a great little single stage. This and the Ariens commercial SS21RC are impressive machines. I favor the Ariens only because of the extra build qualities of the commercial application but I would not hesitate to purchase this single stage one bit.
Isn’t the problem with Ariens is that the shoot is not metal?
Greg, I have the prior model, a Hs520 and it's awesome. One horsepower down from what you have but for any suburban setup the Honda's are excellent. Original owner and zero problems. Just keep the gas fresh and oil changed and they run forever. A foot of snow is a good rule. If the stuff is really heavy and packed the hardest part is your first pass getting through it. Then you can take a portion on each pass and its quick as heck.
Couldn't agree more with you!
instablaster.
U mean 2 h.p. down
Do the handlebars fold for easy storage?
Yes.
Thanks for the video. I noticed @5:58, it's pushing snow out to the right side, does it always do that? I've also heard the chute direction control locks up. Have you had that problem?
chute control COULD move better, i agree. when i first bought it, i took it apart and put silicone grease around the area where it turns on inside to help water from getting in there and freezing. did help a lot. biggest issue i had with it was the snow collecting around the wheels and freezing and not allowing the wheels to spin. pretty annoying
@@Papi4l2 I've read and heard about the icing on the wheels.Has Honda come up with a idea yet on how to fix the problem? I currently have a Ariens path pro and this model doesnt seem to have the icing problem with the wheels. I'm thinking about also purchasing this Honda HS 720. I like the shoot controls on the Honda. But it seems to me that the Ariens model might be built a little more beefier than the Honda.
@@JeffJohnson-1982 i havent heard anything. I ended up buying wheels for a toro and put those on. Was selling it to my mom cause i was just annoyed by the whole thing. But i used it once with the toro wheels and no issues. My mom has used it like twice and hasnt had issue. I'd recommend taking chute off and pulling off the top to grease the gearing so the chute moves better. To be honest. I ended up buying the Toro QZE821. Bigger engine, chute moves flawlessly. Only downfall is u have to move angle on chute manually...but moves super easy. Im still way happier with the Toro then the honda. And no wheels with the issue. Lemme know if u have any more questions.
Also, the toro wheels i bought for the honda was like $20 a piece...so throw an extra $40 on top of the honda🙄
@@Papi4l2 Other than the wheel issue ...what else were you annoyed with the Honda snowblower? A store near me has this same Honda HS 720 on sale for $ 640.00 with the shute controls and electric start. Seems like everything a person buys today is made cheaper and costs more.
@@JeffJohnson-1982 the chute doesnt move as smooth as i'd like. The toro moves waaaaay easier
My 720 has trouble going up my driveway ever since I had the concrete re-placed. Does this mean my paddles are worn out? Seems like the broom finish is preventing it from going uphill.
mct8888 are you lifting up on the handle? You need to do that in order to make the paddles contact the ground and make it move. If you’re doing that and it’s not moving, then yes you likely need a new paddle/scraper bar set.
@@paulyshore98 Yes, I lift up on it, but it goes nowhere. It's almost like the scraper blade is getting caught up on the concrete grooves. I end up having to push down on the handle, which causes a thin layer to be missed.
mct8888 it sounds like it’s time for a new paddle set.
@@paulyshore98 I replaced the scraper bar first and it was much improved with the 3" we got today. It was pretty worn down from the concrete.
mct8888 yeah we got around 4-5 here in Wisconsin and the Honda wizzes through it pretty quick. The end of the driveway was slush and as usual it blew it all out with no hesitation.
Does anybody have issues with the wheels freezing up and now wanting to turn anymore?
I dont think its freezing on the shaft really. The tires are rubber and collect snow in the tread and freeze. Ive been thinking about switching the wheels out for plastic toro wheels
Hey Papi, I haven't experienced yet. Sounds like it did for you? How often? If you change the wheels keep us posted.
@@Korovilas almost everytime since i bought it 2 winters ago. Ive tried silicone spray around axle, and snow and ice repellant used for the chute on the wheels themselves. All surfaces.
I will...im thinking bout selling it though cause im just tired of it lol
Oh! Also...its good to take it apart and grease where the chute turns on with silcone paste. I seen a video on here where a guys was stuck and thats what he did. I did that as soon as i bought mine
i changed the wheels out this year for the GENUINE OEM TORO PARTS - WHEEL ASM 117-2309. tonight was the first time i used it and it worked perfect. no issues at all.
i before i put those wheels on, i put silicone grease around the shaft incase the wheels were getting stuck on the shaft...just incase since i had them off anyway. i also bought 2 stainless steel 1'2 inch washers to put behind the wheels. i noticed little notches on the old wheels like they were hammered on too hard during manufacturing process against round tube that the axle is welded onto.
used the same push nuts cause they werent damaged, and the wheels worked awesome. im gonna be selling this snow blower to my mom so i will be to see how they last long term, but for tonight, these def. worked
@@Papi4l2 Did you put snow repellant on your wheels ?.How did it work out for you?.
@@raymondpalermo4998 yup. Still sucked. Only thing that worked was actually changibg the wheels. I dunno if its the design if the treat, or material the rubber is made out of. Possibly a combination of both, but it was finally fixed eith the toro wheels
just bought one the 720 as same as yours but w/o elec start haven't had change to use it yet but watched a boatload of reviews got a super deal end of season sale out the door with tax was 627 bucks original price is 749 can't beat that can't wait to try it out
nite mare that is a sweet deal! You won’t be disappointed.
Looks strong. A lot of reviews show one millimetre of snow. In which people could wear flip flops in the snow.
Thanks for sharing your feedback
Nice video.
I'm going with Ariens pro 21 but watching all single stage videos.
Wanted 2 stage but may actually be harder with only 6 car driveway with 3 cars in it.
I'll just do it twice if we get any type of Michigan blizzards
Well get ready hope you have it!
@@got2getit204 oh yeah it's great. Used it like 3x already
@@2010stoof we’re did you get yours from??
@@got2getit204 a dealer here near me.
I have 2 stage Honda HSS-724, with tracks, but I want to buy that beautiful Ariens Pro 21 because it's easier to manipulate than my Honda, so I can probably do my driveway a lot faster.
First snow of the season in Chicagoland and started on first pull. This time I pulled the primer first before pulling. Started immediately.
Thanks for your time doing this video.
Very nice video and it seems like a real nice snow blower. I presently have a Toro single stage but it is hard starting when trying to start without the electric start. The only reservation I have about the Honda is that most single stage units are 21 inches and the Honda is 20. Don't really know how much that really matters though? Very impressive snow blowing at the end of your drive way. Thank you for posting this informative video.
How does this do in wet snow? Thanks!
Watch the vid.
awsome review! thanks
Dang. That thing is impressive.
Yep, I'm getting one next winter for sure.
love mine.....should made my life easy..
Nice professional like video presentation. After owning worthless Toro company's highly touted ones, I will NEVER go back to such a poorly oriented customer service company. Plus I spent way too much on repairing it (CCR 2450 - 2006 model). Honda is a much better quality machine, and it is the way to go! Starts reliably, runs reliably and clears even the heavier wet WI. snow quite well. And, you don't need to do the fuel with 50:1 oil mix (four stroke engine). Worth the 779.00 bucks.
Doesn`t look like it`s scraping the pavement. Is the video deceiving me? Oh okay I see it better at the end of the video.
Honda man...all single stage snowblower have same technology your just paying extra for options...
Good review Greg! But people in AZ dress warmer than you in their non-Winter Weather!! Wondering who your awesome cameraman was? :-)
Don't worry I wore much heavier clothes when I did the entire drive. Ms. Olivia was my helper today :)
That is one big beautiful house!
It is horrible in anything over 6 inches. Wet snow clogs it, top and bottom. Unless you want an upper body workout every time it snows, get a bigger machine. Btw, my town leaves way more snow at end of my driveway.