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Steve_Cebu
 
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Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #36 Nov 4, 2011 7:05 pm |
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It certainly looks like that is what is going on with this year being somewhat of a transition year.
People looking at the 1028 this year need to be even more careful. Just from the looks of it the 1028 is in the same boat as the 826 and others, except for the fact Toro has a 2012 1028 OXE with the Toro engine. It is the only model where they didn't alter the name.
Well it's certainly likely this is a transition year. That would make sese for the company to sell off all the B&S engines and into 2012 switch over to all Toro engines whih might be a good or bad thing. Time will tell.
I wasn't aware they had switched the B&S out of the 1028. I'll have to swing by my dealer this weekend and see what the story is from him. He will at least know what engines teh machines he has in stock are.
"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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Garth
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Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #37 Nov 4, 2011 7:08 pm |
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Supposedly dealers got a notice from Toro stating that there would be no more B&S engines next year. They will be the Toro engines.
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MrNuke
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Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #39 Nov 4, 2011 8:32 pm |
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I wasn't aware they had switched the B&S out of the 1028. I'll have to swing by my dealer this weekend and see what the story is from him. He will at least know what engines teh machines he has in stock are. Here is the link to the toro site for the "new" 1028. http://www.toro.com/en-us/Homeowner/Snow-Blowers/Two-Stage/Pages/Model.aspx?pid=Power-Max-1028-OXE-38663 You can click on the specifications tab on the link and see the "Toro" engine.
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MrNuke
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Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #40 Nov 4, 2011 8:33 pm |
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Supposedly dealers got a notice from Toro stating that there would be no more B&S engines next year. They will be the Toro engines. Thanks for the info. Just looking at the Toro site and snow blowers direct, I had a feeling this is what was going on.
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Garth
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Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #42 Nov 5, 2011 11:57 am |
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I was at a dealer today who had some Toro coming in and they have been delayed because of a storm I guess, sounded like he has not even been able to contact Toro if I understood it right. I will have to wait until next week to see if it will have a B&S or the new Toro engine. I am hoping for the B&S because this guy (independent dealer) will deliver for free and also pick up for free during the warranty period. Been in business for a long time too. Just my luck they will be the new engine. Seems like that is a move that could hurt Toro sales.
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RobertL
Joined: Nov 5, 2011
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Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #43 Nov 5, 2011 3:45 pm |
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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? Just receive a 2012 1128OXE this past week. The serial number starts with a 312, indicating a 2012 model. They changed the belt cover slightly and the traction frame slightly, from the 2011 model. Still a B&S engine...
This message was modified Nov 5, 2011 by RobertL
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