Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

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?

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.

Garth wrote:

I heard the same thing.......my job is looking for a blower went to look at the 1028 & 1128 and they told me the same thing.....

Steve_Cebu wrote:
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. 

Garth wrote:
Thanks for the info.  Just looking at the Toro site and snow blowers direct, I had a feeling this is what was going on. 

The fact that it is a transition year means you can still find models with the B&S engines out there. But you'd have to ask the dealer to be certain.

Considering the new engine doesn't have a proven track record I would look for either an 826 or a 1028 with the B&S engine. If I was looking.

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.

stresst wrote:
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...

stresst wrote:

I am torn between getting them the 1028 or 1128??? We need something to clear the sidewalk around a 80K square foot building and two parking lots! Technically they need an ATV and a snowblower! But I guess this is a start!

stresst wrote:

Just look real carefully at that moving scraper bar and how unhappy you'll be if it jams on you in the middle of a storm.

Steve_Cebu wrote:
K.I.S.S.