Yamaha YS Snow Blowers

Compare Yamaha YS snow blower specs across 4 model years (2000–2025). Core specifications have remained unchanged across all 4 model years covered here...

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Yamaha YS Snow Blowers

2000 – 2025 (4 model years)

The Yamaha YS is covered here across 4 model years (2000–2025). Pricing has shifted from approximately $1,800–$2,100 in 2000 to $3,500–$4,000 in 2025. This page exists to give an independent, no-dealer-bias comparison across the full model history -- not just the current year -- so you can see exactly what's changed (if anything) before deciding which year offers the best value.

Spec Stability Summary

Core specifications have remained unchanged across all 4 model years covered here (2000–2025).

Which Year Should You Buy?

Since the core specifications haven't changed across this model's full production run shown here, the most cost-effective option is typically the oldest available year you can still find at retail or as new-old-stock, since you'll get the same product for less.

Year-by-Year Comparison

YS1028

Spec2023
Clearing Width28"
Stages2
Power Type & DetailsGas, 296cc OHV
Throw DistanceUp to 50 ft
Intake Height22"
Auger Diameter14" steel
Weight300
Transmission/DriveHydrostatic, self-propelled (Infinite F/R)
Start TypeElectric / Pull
Price Range (USD)$2,800–$3,300

YS624

Spec2000
Clearing Width24"
Stages2
Power Type & DetailsGas, 205cc OHV
Throw DistanceUp to 40 ft
Intake Height20"
Auger Diameter12" steel
Weight250
Transmission/DriveFriction disc track, self-propelled (4F/2R)
Start TypeElectric / Pull
Price Range (USD)$1,800–$2,100

YS624T

Spec202320242025
Clearing Width24"24"24"
Stages222
Power Type & DetailsGas, 205cc OHVGas, 205cc OHVGas, 205cc OHV
Throw DistanceUp to 40 ftUp to 40 ftUp to 40 ft
Intake Height20"20"20"
Auger Diameter12" steel12" steel12" steel
Weight250250250
Transmission/DriveFriction disc track, self-propelled (4F/2R)Friction disc track, self-propelled (4F/2R)Friction disc track, self-propelled (4F/2R)
Start TypeElectric / PullElectric / PullElectric / Pull
Price Range (USD)$1,900–$2,400$1,950–$2,450$2,000–$2,500

YS928

Spec2000202320242025
Clearing Width28"28"28"28"
Stages3333
Power Type & DetailsGas, 357cc MZ360 OHVGas, 357cc MZ360 OHVGas, 357cc MZ360 OHVGas, 357cc MZ360 OHV
Throw DistanceUp to 50 ftUp to 50 ftUp to 50 ftUp to 50 ft
Intake Height23"23"23"23"
Auger Diameter14" steel14" steel14" steel14" steel
Weight320320320320
Transmission/DriveHydrostatic, self-propelled (Infinite F/R)Hydrostatic, self-propelled (Infinite F/R)Hydrostatic, self-propelled (Infinite F/R)Hydrostatic, self-propelled (Infinite F/R)
Start TypeElectric / PullElectric / PullElectric / PullElectric / Pull
Price Range (USD)$3,000–$3,500$3,300–$3,800$3,400–$3,900$3,500–$4,000

Full Specs By Year

Frequently Asked Questions

Has the Yamaha YS changed recently?

No -- core specifications have remained the same across all 4 model years covered (2000–2025).

What year Yamaha YS should I buy?

Since the core specifications haven't changed across this model's full production run shown here, the most cost-effective option is typically the oldest available year you can still find at retail or as new-old-stock, since you'll get the same product for less.

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