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stresst


Location: The Village in the Middle of New York
Joined: Dec 11, 2010
Points: 213

Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Original Message   Sep 19, 2011 7:44 pm
Does anyone know of any new snowblowers out for 2012? Looking to trade in my Toro 826OXE for something with a larger motor. I am leaning toward a larger Toro but  I am open. Any suggestions?
This message was modified Sep 20, 2011 by stresst


TORO 826OXE
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aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #73   Dec 16, 2011 10:58 am
Steve_Cebu wrote:
Interesting that they do not list the 926OXE as having freewheel steering.

Freewheel Steering

Turn on a dime! Wheels can be disengaged independently or simultaneously with trigger controls - making turning, reversing, and steering easy for anyone. Available on 826 OXE, 828 OXE, 1028 OXE, and 1128 OXE Power Max models.


The "X" in the model name indicates that it does have the trigger steering. 
aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #74   Dec 16, 2011 10:59 am
Steve_Cebu wrote:
That's kind of my point. The 926 is replacing the 826 but it isn't fully updated. Toro makes good stuff but honestly they could do a better job on their website.

:)  You're right, the 926OXE info was available on snowblowersdirect.com a long time before it was on Toro's website.
redtaven


Joined: Dec 9, 2011
Points: 12

Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #75   Dec 17, 2011 12:16 pm
Well I ordered the Toro 926 OXE from Home Depot Online...given a great deal...total cost with delivery is a bit under $1200. Really feel uneasy about purchasing such a "high end" unit with an unproven new engine from a relatively unknown Chinese engine manufacturer. Yes I know Briggs and Loncin are all made in China but still uneasy. Still have time to cancel...

I could get the Ariens 24 Deluxe for less than $900 total almost a $300 savings. The major difference between the two would be the lack of hand steering controls on the Ariens. But Ariens is all metal from the ground up, chute, deflector and all. The paint jobs on the Ariens looks rock solid.

So as you see really on the fence. I hope Toro is not out to make a quick buck on their reputation.

Again any thoughts on the Ariens deluxe or Toro on clearing a 50 foot section of my driveway with no place to put the snow but toward the front which is over 50 feet away. The drifts on a 8-12 inch snowfall can get to be 3 to 4 feet high in parts of my rear driveway. I have to use a wheel barrow to clear it out in years past.
Steve_Cebu


Joined: Dec 17, 2009
Points: 888

Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #76   Dec 18, 2011 6:39 am
Well you won't blow heavy snow 50+ feet with either. If the wind is blowing in a bad direction or against you that will also cut down how far you can throw.

My Toro 1028 OXE will throw light powder 60 feet but not heavier snow.

"If you have more miles on your snow blower than your car, you live in New England."  "If you can drive 75 mph through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard without flinching, you live in New England."
redtaven


Joined: Dec 9, 2011
Points: 12

Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #77   Dec 23, 2011 6:41 pm
Well Home Depot came through and got the Toro 926 OXE delivered in under 7 days...unfortunately it rained all last night and when the ESTES trucking company came to make the 2nd to last delivery to me. I found the carton ripped in half along the top front middle and worse water dripping out from the bottom, that the carton coming apart at one corner seam and the entire top left side and bottom saturated with water. I asked to open the box and inspect but told I had to sign for it first...I refused.

I tried to get HD to help and all they can do is refund my order and told me that the Ariens 24 deluxe is discontinued and reason why they are not carrying it any longer. They believe a new unit will be replacing it next season...for those that care.

What to do now go back to the toro or just wait a season till word comes out on this new 265cc Loncin engine?
stresst


Location: The Village in the Middle of New York
Joined: Dec 11, 2010
Points: 213

Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #78   Dec 23, 2011 8:50 pm
redtaven wrote:
Well Home Depot came through and got the Toro 926 OXE delivered in under 7 days...unfortunately it rained all last night and when the ESTES trucking company came to make the 2nd to last delivery to me. I found the carton ripped in half along the top front middle and worse water dripping out from the bottom, that the carton coming apart at one corner seam and the entire top left side and bottom saturated with water. I asked to open the box and inspect but told I had to sign for it first...I refused.

I tried to get HD to help and all they can do is refund my order and told me that the Ariens 24 deluxe is discontinued and reason why they are not carrying it any longer. They believe a new unit will be replacing it next season...for those that care.

What to do now go back to the toro or just wait a season till word comes out on this new 265cc Loncin engine?


Wow, that sucks! Sorry to hear that, Could be worse you could have gotten 2 feet of snow instead of the rain and probably would have mad an implusive decision signing for it. Why not call snowblowersdirect?

TORO 826OXE
Steve_Cebu


Joined: Dec 17, 2009
Points: 888

Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #79   Dec 24, 2011 5:16 am
You won't find out much next year about Loncin it takes a long time to get a track record and that's not going to help you.

Also once a place is out of a product there is nothing they can do. You were right to refuse the package if it was in that bad a condition.

If you really need a snowblower and can't buy from a local dealer then buy the Toro. You should have a local dealer that sells what you want.

"If you have more miles on your snow blower than your car, you live in New England."  "If you can drive 75 mph through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard without flinching, you live in New England."
FrankMA


Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
Joined: Jul 1, 2010
Points: 587

Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #80   Dec 24, 2011 7:55 am
You could also pick up a used one off CL to hold you over til next year. CL is loaded with used snowblowers as nothing is moving because of the lack of snow. You could most likely resell it next year and breakeven - especially if you wait until the first snowfall.

Toro Wheel Horse 522xi GT, Honda HS928TA, Honda HS621AS, Honda HS520A, Toro CCR3000 (work in progress), Honda HS624WA (sold 08/23/2010), Stihl BR550 Backpack Blower, Stihl MS250, McCulloch MS1635, Honda EM6500SX Generator
redtaven


Joined: Dec 9, 2011
Points: 12

Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #81   Dec 24, 2011 1:36 pm
FrankMA wrote:
You could also pick up a used one off CL to hold you over til next year. CL is loaded with used snowblowers as nothing is moving because of the lack of snow. You could most likely resell it next year and breakeven - especially if you wait until the first snowfall.
Sorry but not up on who or what CL is?

I am in the doghouse with wife and kids as I spent so much time on the snow blower and waited most of yesterday for delivery and had to cancel movies with family for yesterday...snow blower is a taboo word right now.

But thank you all for your ideas and information...Happy Holidays.
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Shryp


Location: Cleveland, OH
Joined: Jul 26, 2010
Points: 532

Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #82   Dec 24, 2011 1:46 pm
redtaven wrote:
Sorry but not up on who or what CL is?

I am in the doghouse with wife and kids as I spent so much time on the snow blower and waited most of yesterday for delivery and had to cancel movies with family for yesterday...snow blower is a taboo word right now.

But thank you all for your ideas and information...Happy Holidays.

CL = craigslist.org
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