Toro power max 826 oe. 2018 Toro Snow Blowers Review 2020-02-03

Toro Power Max 824 OE 24 in. 252cc Two

Great features like electric start self-propelled drive in-dash headlight and remote chute control with up to 40 ft. I know the whife is starting to worry. I also spend a lot of time reading reviews from owners, reading and watching video YouTube reviews from owners and of course keeping up with Consumer Reports latest test and reviews. We had about 7 inches of relatively wet snow on a large driveway. No need to replace sheet pins in the cold with Toro's commercial-grade auger gearbox.

Toro 38800 Power Max HD 826 OXE 250cc Two

It's also compact and easy to handle. Toro stands behind its products with a 3-year limited warranty, residential only. The machine throws snow quite far and the one handed universal motion director takes a little getting used to but allows quite changing of the chute. I think I can handle a snowblower for several years. I want to caution you about one type of review website in particular.

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When you buy anything through that link I make a small commission from that sale. And you'll be back inside for dinner before your neighbors, too, thanks to a 24 in. They chew up the snow and move it to the center section. I have a quite big porch and some car parking spaces that I want to clear for snow with a snow blower. If there ever is a recurring problem Toro identifies it and makes the changes so it gets fixed.

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My concern is my wife will be using it when I am not home. By The Way — All Opinions are Mine. They will handle normal yearly average snowfalls up to 60-80 inches well. Convenient one-hand operation levers allow single-handed operation, freeing the other hand to change speeds or the chute control without stopping. The housing was tipped back slightly so you can push into and clear drifts easier. Only feature I would like changed is the traction and auger cables.

Toro Power Max 826 OAE 26 in. 252cc Two

And with Toro's 3-Year Limited Warranty Residential only , you can rest easy knowing that you're prepared for anything winter has in store. If auger hits hard material, engine will stall to prevent damage. My sidewalks being close to road usually get the real compacted wet snow from the snow plow driver blowing by and flinging the snow from the road onto my sidewalks. It starts now but the third time I used it this year the shear bolt on the trowing wheel broke. Single stage snow throwers work the best for 6 inches or so of good snow. Yes, you can mitigate it somewhat with experience and by grabbing the bar underneath the Personal Pace handle but it can be very frustrating if you have a good-sized area to clear. Even though this is one of my top choices this snow thrower is for a very specific buyer.

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These snow blowers are very fuel-efficient. The two new models listed here are specifically for the commercial operator and have a reinforced handle, cast iron skid shoes, drift cutters, large 420cc engines, all-metal dash, and a commercial warranty. But they don't mention the two shear pins for the impeller. I had replaced the metal skids with the poly type. The Deluxe 28 was redesigned in in 2016 so those problems are gone. It is for you if you get a lot more 2-6 inchers than 12+ wet snow falls. I was very bummed after a bit of excitement to use the brand new snowblower after our first snowfall of the season.

Toro Power Max 826 OAE 26 in. 252cc Two

A breakthrough in snow blowing technology, the exclusive Anti-Clogging System meters snow intake to prevent clogging and maximize clearing efficiency. It will throw the snow as fast as I can walk and with its floating compression scraper clears down to the pavement without getting stuck on the cement edges sticking up. This should keep your snowblower in good working order, but should you have issues after this troubleshooting we'd recommend bringing it in to an authorized service mechanic for inspection. The Power Max Auger system exhibits innovative Toro engineering. Also — need to have those heated handlebars that Ariens offers not sure if Toro does though! The area has quite a lot of snow and I would say around two feet of snow would typically have to be removed every time I visit in the winter months. Is this a sound investment? In wheel or track mode it will quickly clear all of your driveways.

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It will wear you out if you have to make many turns. If it didn't start the first time it started on the second pull. But, it does not have a second stage impeller that throws the snow long distances. For that matter, have you called any manufacturer in the last five years about a problem and got that problem resolved on the phone? Our snowthrowers are not designed with shear pins in the auger drum section. Here are my basic specs.

Toro 37772 Power Max 826 OE Snowblower Manual, 2015

Several times I had to make 2 or 3 passes to remove the snow. The larger wheels and engine will handle wet, heavy snow very well. In light dry snow it throws only about 8-10 feet. Again, more covers to remove with rusty screws. Which one would you personally pick and why? I appreciate the start instructions directly on the machine.

Toro Power Max 826 OXE Review

You did mention about the frozen grass clumps were causing this. Ideal for concrete, asphalt and gravel surfaces. Be very careful reading comments. Visited my local dealers and liked the Toro max heavy duty and professional models but also liked the Ariens Platinum and professional models. Also, the front auger is a larger diameter than their Power Clear snow throwers so it does throw most snow farther than the Power Clear models.