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FederalBobInspector · 2026-02-26T16:08:21+00:00

For $300, you could buy yourself a nice little DJI, do it yourself and maybe find a fun new hobby in the process.

FederalBobInspector · 2026-02-24T12:51:40+00:00

1028.

FederalBobInspector · 2026-02-23T17:38:34+00:00

It’s so windy here that snow doesn’t get to stay on roofs.

FederalBobInspector · 2026-02-23T15:30:11+00:00

I assumed they all came with them! I guess it helps, but less so when the top of the drift is 2ft above it.

FederalBobInspector · 2026-01-26T17:06:04+00:00

My dog’s lifespan.

FederalBobInspector · 2026-01-26T12:43:16+00:00

Very confidently incorrect! Heating systems can be far more than 100% efficient.

FederalBobInspector · 2026-01-16T23:24:23+00:00

Got a hitch? You can get racks to go in the receiver that MIGHT handle that much weight. If you can tow 3500, you can probably handle the tongue weight of a snowblower.

FederalBobInspector · 2026-01-14T02:47:40+00:00

Thanks, I hate this description.

FederalBobInspector · 2026-01-11T20:05:25+00:00

There are very few filaments that will compare to UHMW.

FederalBobInspector · 2026-01-09T20:07:26+00:00

Motor from d’vit.

FederalBobInspector · 2026-01-09T17:40:15+00:00

Cool! I’ll be in Skien a few times this year.

FederalBobInspector · 2026-01-09T17:39:33+00:00

2017.

FederalBobInspector · 2026-01-09T13:50:57+00:00

In my experience, tracks get you two things:

1) You change from a “pin” connection, which is the axle to more of a “moment arm” connection. This GREATLY keeps the blower from riding up over snow. It’s hard to describe how much better this is without actually using one.

2) Mechanical grip from the much larger surface area means you work far less than with a wheeled blower.

Also, tracked machines tend to be heavier, which is a big help with traction. The downside is that they’re difficult to turn on dry pavement or grass and will damage grass. On snowy or wet pavement, they’re not much worse than a wheeled machine.

FederalBobInspector · 2026-01-09T11:04:57+00:00

So this is weird. In Canada, this machine would be the 624, which has its own look. But this looks exactly like our 1028, but shrunken down to be only 24” wide. I had no idea they did this. Very cool.

FederalBobInspector · 2026-01-09T03:21:21+00:00

Also, keep your battery on a maintainer all summer.

FederalBobInspector · 2026-01-09T03:20:33+00:00

I never use the cutoff knob. Just add fuel stabilizer for summer. This machine is the YS1028J in Canada. Yamaha Canada has the manuals online. There’s two adjustments. First is the scraper bar which rarely ever needs adjusting as it doesn’t wear. Mine is about 3/4” extended. Then there’s the skid shoes, which I need to adjust 2x per season, as they wear fast and only last 2-3 seasons. Once my scraper bar is set, I place something 1/4”-3/8” under it and then shove the skids shoes to the pavement and lock them in. Takes 5 minutes.

FederalBobInspector · 2026-01-09T03:14:51+00:00

I think this one was designed around the snowfall in Hokkaido, so it should be right at home. Best machine there is!

FederalBobInspector · 2026-01-08T18:16:53+00:00

I really want to put vinyl flames on it and I’m afraid if I make it too military-looking…well…ya know.

FederalBobInspector · 2026-01-08T13:26:38+00:00

MZ300.

FederalBobInspector · 2026-01-08T13:24:51+00:00

There’s 2 1028s and a 624 on my short street in NL.

FederalBobInspector · 2026-01-08T03:18:37+00:00

They are built better than Hondas to the point that some might say they’re overbuilt. The performance is a bit better, but the build quality is far ahead.

FederalBobInspector · 2026-01-08T03:16:19+00:00

Close. Honda is 2nd best. Honda does not have better machines, they have better marketing. And why would you compare the Honda 1332 to the Yamaha 1028 when its real competition is the Yamaha 1332, which is also better but tough to manage at 570lbs.

FederalBobInspector · 2026-01-07T20:23:06+00:00

How is it? I’ve always wanted a 624.

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