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stresst


Location: The Village in the Middle of New York
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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?
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TORO 826OXE
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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


Joined: Nov 5, 2011
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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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stresst


Location: The Village in the Middle of New York
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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:
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!


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.

"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."
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


Joined: Dec 8, 2011
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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 ?.
royster


" It is the use of power tools that separates man from animals"

Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Joined: Feb 11, 2011
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Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #48   Dec 9, 2011 9:53 am
THe new Toro engines that says Toro on them, are built by one of the Chinese engine manufacturers,    Toro does not build engines.

aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #49   Dec 9, 2011 11:10 am
duke88 wrote:
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 ?.

Probably not!  But the public and or Toro may perceive that the US branded B&S engine is worth $200 more.  The left over B&S engine snowblowers are getting rare, and paint Chinese engine in a bad light, so demands are up.  I see opportunities for sales people to get some more money out of this.  When they sold out of the B&S engine, then they'll sing praises for Chinese engines so you have confidence in it.  Hey, they do whatever to make the sale.
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duke88


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Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
Reply #50   Dec 9, 2011 12:05 pm
Well the Toro engine looks good on paper with the cast iron bore liner & heavy crank bearings etc.  The B&S has an aluminum alloy bore.  I guess time will tell how good the Toro engine is.   I think most engines are ok if you do the maintenace properly and don't abuse them.
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