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Troy-Bilt Vortex 2690 vs Husqvarna ST 324P vs Honda HSS1332ATD

Specs

Weight

283 lbs

Dimensions

48.2” x 30.8” x 32.4”

Warranty

2 year limited warranty

Speeds

6 Forward / 2 Reverse speeds

Working height

21"

Headlights

Yes

Working width

26"

Chute control

Electric joystick chute control

Electric start

Yes

Skid shoes

Reversible skid shoes

Engine

357 cc OHV 4 stroke engine

Optional accessories

LED Light Bar Kit; Drift Cutter Kit; Deluxe Universal Snow Thrower Cab; All-Season Protection Universal Snow Thrower Cover

Fuel tank

1.25 gal

Power source

-

Max. Discharge Capacity

-

Fuel tank capacity

-

Weight

235.8 lbs

Dimensions

53” x 24” x 39.5”

Warranty

3 year limited warranty

Speeds

Infinitely variable speed

Working height

24”

Headlights

LED highlights

Working width

24”

Chute control

Chute rotator and deflector are lever controlled

Electric start

Yes

Skid shoes

Heavy duty plastic and metal skid shoes

Engine

253 cc LTC 8.5 HP engine

Optional accessories

Tire chains; Drift cutter kit; Skid shoes; Deluxe snow blower cab; Snow blower cover

Fuel tank

0.7 gal

Power source

-

Max. Discharge Capacity

-

Fuel tank capacity

-

Weight

276 lbs

Dimensions

58.5" x 32.9" x 43.5"

Warranty

3 year residential/commercial warranty

Speeds

Infinitely variable speed

Working height

21.7”

Headlights

6 W LED headlights

Working width

32”

Chute control

Electric joystick chute control

Electric start

Yes

Skid shoes

Reversible skid shoes

Engine

-

Optional accessories

-

Fuel tank

-

Power source

389 cc Honda GX OHV 4 stroke engine

Max. Discharge Capacity

75 T/h

Fuel tank capacity

1.5 gal

Pros + Cons

Pro
 Suitable for medium duty jobs

Due to the medium-sized 26-inch auger and a massive 357 cc Troy-Bilt engine, this snow blower can keep your 4-8 car driveway clean from snow all winter. It is also perfect for standard 48-inch wide sidewalk cleaning, as it will require no more than 2 passes to get such a sidewalk clean of snow.
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Con
 Unsuitable for light and superficial snow

This snow blower is suitable only for snow deeper than 4 inches. Because of its high spinning speed, the accelerator splashes the superficial snow instead of pulling it into the auger.
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 Perfect for compacted and icy snow

The three-stage design of this snow blower makes it an efficient tool for dealing with deep, compacted, icy snow. The accelerator easily chops such snow, passing it to the auger afterwards.
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Pro
 Keeps your hands warm

This snow blower has heated hand grips that will keep your hands warm and comfy, and even reduce the potential threat of frostbites.
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Con
 Some snow is pushed to the left

When cleaning snow deeper than 6 inches, this snow blower will push some snow to the left of the auger housing, which causes it to leave a tiny snow trail. This issue is caused by the design of the accelerator (thick edges of the accelerator's blades tend to push a tiny bit of snow in the direction of accelerator's rotation). It will sometimes require you to do overlaps between each pass to get rid of that trail of snow.
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Pro
 Almost no assembling is required

This snow blower is ready to work almost straight out of the box. You only need to spend around 5-10 minutes attaching the chute (no tools needed) and it’s ready to go.
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 Perfect for keeping a medium-sized driveway clean

This compact, 24-inch wide snow blower is perfect for medium-sized 4-8 car driveways and sidewalks. The plastic skid shoes make this snow blower also suitable for cleaning delicate wooden surfaces, such as porches and back decks.
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Con
 Chute direction control is loose

Multiple users reported that this snow blower has an issue with the chute direction control. It is said that, sometimes, the chute gets loose and fires the snow in a random direction.
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Pro
 Reliable engine

This snow blower comes with a reliable, US-engineered engine, which is covered by a 5-year warranty. LCT designed and also manufactures the engine. According to unofficial reports, the LTC engines have lower defect rates (0.17%) than the Honda engines (0.33%) and the Briggs & Stratton engines (1.0%). Furthermore, the LCT engines have about four times the average lifespan of the comparable Briggs & Stratton engines.
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Pro
 High maneuverability

Due to the compact 24-inch wide profile of this snow blower, it can easily maneuver between cars while cleaning up to 24-inch high snow from your driveway. The assisted drive mechanism also improves the maneuverability as it allows the machine to do 180-degrees turns.
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Pro
 Multiple useful accessories are available

There are multiple optional accessories that you can get to make your snow cleaning experience more enjoyable. For example, you can buy a snow blower cab ($139.95), which will protect you from wind, sleet, and snow.
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 Simple speed control

Due to the hydrostatic drive system, this snow blower is very easy to control. There is no need to release the clutch to change the drive speed, you can adjust the speed on-the-go by simply using the appropriate lever. This snow blower has infinitely variable speed control, meaning you can select any velocity within the continuous range of speeds. This simplifies the process of setting the speed most suitable for your walking speed or snow conditions.
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Pro
 Comes with metal and plastic skid shoe

Instead of having only one pair of skid shoes, this snow blower comes with two - metal skid shoes and plastic skid shoes. The metal skid shoes are better for cleaning compacted and icy snow from rough surfaces, like concrete, asphalt, and gravel. The plastic skid shoes are great when you need to clean snow from wooden decks, wooden porches, and other delicate surfaces.
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Pro
 Perfect for heavy jobs

The massive 32” wide auger of this machine can clean 21.7” deep snow at a stunning discharge rate of up to 75 T/h. It is perfect for cleaning large 10 - 16 car driveways and long sideways. Moreover, you can lift the auger off the ground and clean snow from your backyard lawn. This is something you are not able to do with the snow blowers that don't have the variable auger hight control.
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Con
 Bad for maneuvering

The track drive system makes this snow blower a bit clumsy as it simply can not take sharp corners. This is the most noticeable disadvantage of all track driven machines.
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Pro
 Perfect for working on inclined or uneven terrain

The dual track drive of this snow blower gives you a massive amount of traction, which allows this machine to flawlessly move through rough, icy, and uneven terrains. The tracks are made from pliable, low temperature rubber of very high quality.
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Pro
 You can start it with a key ignition

Apart from the standard recoil pull-start option, which is featured in pretty much every gas powered snow blower, this machine can also be started by a simple key switch, just like a car.
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Con
 Takes a lot of storage space

This snow blower will take up a lot of space in your storage space. This massive 58.5" x 32.9" x 43.5" machine will take the same amount of storage space as two large washing machines.
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Pro
 Easy speed control

Contrarily to the majority of dual stage snow blowers, which have a discrete speed range, this machine has an infinitely variable speed control (the range of possible speeds is continuous). It lets you choose any speed value below the maximum speed, allowing you to easily get the perfect speed for current snow conditions and personal preferences.
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 Perfect for gravel and grassy surfaces

To prevent gravel, stones, and grass from entering the auger, you can use a pneumatic strut to raise the auger housing to the appropriate hight. Once the auger is high enough, you can safely clean snow from gravel driveways and grassy backyards.
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