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Honda Snow Thrower HS520AS

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Honda Snow Thrower HS520AS

Date Published: 9/30/08

Honda’s single-stage HS520AS looks a lot like the competitors: a sleek shroud, a rubber auger, and small wheels. But it’s under the skin where this unit excels. Powered by a Honda’s 4-cycle, 5-hp overhead cam engine, it produces low noise and vibration levels and is highly efficient. One tank of gas (.3 gallons) will last up to 1.6 hours--enough for most snow-clearing jobs. This unit also meets EPA and California emission levels. As with most single-stage snow throwers, the HS520AS is best suited for areas that receive dry snow. In such conditions, the 12X20-inch intake can throw snow up to 26 feet and move 55 tons of snow in one hour. At 87.5 pounds, it’s light enough to maneuver in tight areas--and light enough for the auger to provide some of the pushing for you. In addition, this unit has 120-volt electric start and a no-nonsense extended handle for moving the chute through its 220 degrees of rotation.



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1 years commercial use; 2 years, residential use



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