Any new snowblowers out for 2012

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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

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stresst

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Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #38 Nov 4, 2011 7:54 pm

Garth wrote:

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.

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.....

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MrNuke

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Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #39 Nov 4, 2011 8:32 pm

Steve_Cebu wrote:

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.

MrNuke

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Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #40 Nov 4, 2011 8:33 pm

Garth wrote:

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.

Steve_Cebu

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Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #41 Nov 5, 2011 10:18 am

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.

"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."

Garth

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Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #42 Nov 5, 2011 11:57 am

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.

RobertL

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Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #43 Nov 5, 2011 3:45 pm

stresst wrote:

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...

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Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #44 Nov 6, 2011 7:42 pm

stresst 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.....

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!

TORO 826OXE

Steve_Cebu

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Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #45 Nov 6, 2011 10:14 pm

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.

aa335

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Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #46 Nov 7, 2011 11:35 am

Steve_Cebu 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.

K.I.S.S.

duke88

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Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #47 Dec 8, 2011 8:42 pm

I bought a 826 OXE a couple weeks ago and used it once so far , 5 1/2" wet heavy snow and it walked right through it with no problems. I also noticed the 926 OXE after I got my 826 and was concerned about the different Toro engine. I think I'll be happy with the 826 with the Briggs. Funny the 926 sells for $1299 and the 826 is at $1499 now. Wonder if the Toro engine makes it $200 cheaper to build ?.

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