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Briantun
Joined: Oct 13, 2010
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Toro 826oxe and 1st use
Original Message Dec 13, 2010 1:34 pm |
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We had our first blizzard of the season in Green Bay with drifts over 2ft. This was my first experience using this machine and the 826OXE exceeded expectations. EOD snow was no problem and the machine seems very robust in design as I worked with it under blizzard conditions. No backfiring with the B&S 250cc engine. The flywheel system is incredible. I tried the autotraction on the platinum ARIENS, but I personally like this system, as I feel I have more effective control over direction and movement. I was not happy that 2 apparently loose screws were lost during operation (both in the upper snow hood area); the dealer is replacing them. For anyone nervous about plastic or overall build quality, do not fear. This thing is a tank that uses plastic to reduce weight, while avoiding rust in certain areas. The Quickchute is a blessing; and again, no signs that this component is not up to challenging conditions or the long haul. |
Steve_Cebu
 
Joined: Dec 17, 2009
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Re: Toro 826oxe and 1st use
Reply #10 Dec 17, 2010 2:47 pm |
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Hi Steve, Dan is correct. My snowthrower, the 826oxe, does have free wheel steering. Toro should correct this on their site. I was pariculalry interested in this feature and compared this model to the Ariens platinum 24 (autotraction) as a basis of comparison. Best! Brian Hi Brian, Toro doesn't really have a great website. You are right they should update it as it contradicts itself a few times. The Freewheel steering is great and makes a difference over many other machines most of those can only turn left. I was totally unimpressed with Ariens auto-lok differential when I used it and my wife couldn't use it at all. The Toro is superior in turning due to the control you have.
"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."
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Steve_Cebu
Joined: Dec 17, 2009
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Re: Toro 826oxe and 1st use
Reply #11 Dec 17, 2010 2:53 pm |
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Hi Jeff, If you are still considering the 826oxe, all I can tell you from my experience is that is fantastic. The amount of control the free wheel steering gives you is great. The 250cc engine is powerful. We had windpacked snow, well over 2ft in many areas of my driveway, and the Toro was a beast. I live on a cul-de-sac and the EOD thing gets pretty nasty. Again, not problem for this machine. The other thing I loved, and was slightly nervous about, was the lack of rise I experienced with the machine. The spped of the the 1st geer is nice and slow. I never felt as though I needed to throw my weight on the machine to keep it down. Everybody talsk about the Quickstick feature, too. I was thinking--well, I'm sure it will be nice, but can't live up to the hype. Let me tell you--it's better than I thought it would be--has a very sturdy feel to it, too, when you use it in real situations. Exceeded my expectations and I think my bar was pretty high for this thing. Good luck with your decision.
Toro doesn't get the love on this forum that it deserves but wow does it work when teh snow gets deep. My 1028 impresses me all the time. it's well balanced so you can move it around like a dolly instead of needing a dolly. 
The joystick controls on the chute are amazing and simple. Why you would ever need a powered chute is beyond me. Press the blue lock button flick in the direction you want it to be and let go. Can't beat the ease of use. I just hope the hype fans of other makes isn't the sole determining feature for the OP.
"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."
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Steve_Cebu
Joined: Dec 17, 2009
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Re: Toro 826oxe and 1st use
Reply #12 Dec 17, 2010 2:53 pm |
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Hi Jeff, If you are still considering the 826oxe, all I can tell you from my experience is that is fantastic. The amount of control the free wheel steering gives you is great. The 250cc engine is powerful. We had windpacked snow, well over 2ft in many areas of my driveway, and the Toro was a beast. I live on a cul-de-sac and the EOD thing gets pretty nasty. Again, not problem for this machine. The other thing I loved, and was slightly nervous about, was the lack of rise I experienced with the machine. The spped of the the 1st geer is nice and slow. I never felt as though I needed to throw my weight on the machine to keep it down. Everybody talsk about the Quickstick feature, too. I was thinking--well, I'm sure it will be nice, but can't live up to the hype. Let me tell you--it's better than I thought it would be--has a very sturdy feel to it, too, when you use it in real situations. Exceeded my expectations and I think my bar was pretty high for this thing. Good luck with your decision.
Toro doesn't get the love on this forum that it deserves but wow does it work when teh snow gets deep. My 1028 impresses me all the time. it's well balanced so you can move it around like a dolly instead of needing a dolly.
The joystick controls on the chute are amazing and simple. Why you would ever need a powered chute is beyond me. Press the blue lock button flick in the direction you want it to be and let go. Can't beat the ease of use. I just hope the hype fans of other makes isn't the sole determining feature for the OP.
"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."
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