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kevintree


Joined: Dec 25, 2004
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Toro 2 stage 828 thru 1128 models
Original Message   Mar 2, 2005 6:28 pm
Here on Long Island last two storms 5" to 7" snow quickly turned to slush.

I was using a Ariens 1128 and did so so by putting it into high (fast) gear to blow snow/slush.

Are Toro units any better in this sitation?

TIA

Kevin

PS Richie how was your 828LXE??

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Ben07


The more you know about something, the more you find there is to know.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Joined: Feb 26, 2004
Points: 178

Re: Toro 2 stage 828 thru 1128 models
Reply #23   Mar 3, 2005 11:34 pm
I'm sure you all know this,, and maybe you covered it and I missed it.  But made in America could and most of the time does only primarily mean , assembled in America.  The best example I can give is when I bought my first new Jeep.  You know Jeep famous American vehicle that practically help win WW2 single handid.  I had to do some digging but what I found was that 49% of the parts on that vehicle were from overseas.  Chrysler had to keep the content under 50 percent as that was the threshold that they could say something like "American made" and "Made in America" .. That may have all changed now and the things may be 90 percent overseas.  Who knows. 

Ben07

Ariens 8524LE, Toro CCR2000, Jacobsen S-B S-blowers, Generac 10hp Gen-convt. to N.G., 5 L-boys(D's F's &Dura( 74,77,80,88,00), Antiq. 1960 AYP 20 in. mag w 3.5 Tech mower. Ryan/Ryobi gas Trim. AYP 205 gas blwr. Mac c-saw,Toro E-blwr, 2 Weed-E e. stg. trims. outboards, boats, util trail, 2 Jeeps 
lland


Joined: Sep 17, 2002
Points: 605

Re: Toro 2 stage 828 thru 1128 models
Reply #24   Mar 4, 2005 3:44 pm
American made...Of my last eight cars, five were "American", three Japanese (Honda, Nissan, Acura), and one Sweedish (Volvo - owned by Ford).  Only two of the eight were "Made in the USA," the Honda and the Nissan...as for Toro, maybe they should paint them red, white, and blue instead of just red!

As for performance, my 826 has handled everything I have thrown at it for the past two seasons without a single "burp" (if you don't count sucking up the Sunday paper...but that wasn't the Toro's fault).  It blows the same left or right, and I see no need to question the quality and durability of the polymer (plastic to some) parts.  They don't flex, won't rust, and the snow doesn't stick to them.  The ground was warm for the last snowfall and by the time I got around to blowing there was a pretty good layer of wet, slushy snow along the bottom.  The 826 cleaned it right up.  Didn't throw it 40 feet but threw it far enough to get it out of the way.  A great machine...

LL

2001 Toro 20023 Personal Pace
2002 John Deere Trimmer/Edger/Blower
2003 Craftsman DYT 4000 - 25HP/48" w/bagger
2003 Toro 826LE Snowblower
2004 Mantis Tiller/Dethatcher/Aerator/Edger
2005 Husqvarna 145BT Backpack Blower
Rubbermaid 10CF Trailer
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Richie


Bring On The White Stuff

Location: Long Island, New York
Joined: Dec 12, 2003
Points: 562

Re: Toro 2 stage 828 thru 1128 models
Reply #25   Mar 4, 2005 5:12 pm
lland wrote:
everything I have thrown at it for the past two seasons without a single "burp" (if you don't count sucking up the Sunday paper...but that wasn't the Toro's fault).  It blows the same left or right, and I see no need to question the quality and durability of the polymer (plastic to some) parts.  They don't flex, won't rust, and the snow doesn't stick to them.  The ground was warm for the last snowfall and by the time I got around to blowing there was a pretty good layer of wet, slushy snow along the bottom.  The 826 cleaned it right up.  Didn't throw it 40 feet but threw it far enough to get it out of the way.  A great machine...

Yeah, that 826 LE must really do a great job compared to the 828.  I have no doubt having 2" less width on the auger makes a nice difference especially when in deeper snow.  From your post, I'm glad to see you never had any surging issues with the engine.  I also agree with everything you posted   

Richie
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