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mvedepo

Joined: Oct 1, 2011
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Picked up my Pro 28!
Original Message Nov 15, 2011 11:11 am

This thing is a monster! Though it's huge the balance is awesome. Also I can't emphasis enough how smooth this engine is. Very impressed. Can't wait to give her a go!

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mvedepo

Joined: Oct 1, 2011
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Re: Picked up my Pro 28!
Reply #20 Nov 16, 2011 1:19 am

borat wrote:

Nice machine but, why so much engine? That's 115cc larger than the 305cc engine on my Simplicity and it has plenty of power. Just wondering where the "over-kill" threshold is?

I already have my sights on my next blower once I get moved into the new place!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD0HZE6jXF0

Well after screwing with trying to get the hyperlink to work for 10 mins I gave up.

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Steve_Cebu

Joined: Dec 17, 2009
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Re: Picked up my Pro 28!
Reply #21 Nov 16, 2011 10:14 am

mvedepo wrote:

Well being that I am a pilot I would definitely draw the line a hair before the snowblower becomes AAA.

I will make sure I get a review done and some video shot.

A video would be cool.

I'm hoping this year to be able to use myToro's joystick controlled shoot to nail those PITA chipmunks that we have everywhere. It won't kill them but I'm hoping it will make them move before they finish destroying my yard.

"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

Joined: Nov 29, 2008
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Re: Picked up my Pro 28!
Reply #22 Nov 16, 2011 1:05 pm

Yes, definitely make some videos of the Pro 28 in action. The worser the snow condition, the better.

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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: Picked up my Pro 28!
Reply #23 Nov 16, 2011 5:26 pm

I am surprised that they only put the 4.8 inch width tires on this machine as the bigger pro30 and pro36 use the 6.5 inch width tires. Maybe to keep the cost down.

My Husqvarna 27 inch has the wider 6.5 tire.

mvedepo

Joined: Oct 1, 2011
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Re: Picked up my Pro 28!
Reply #24 Nov 16, 2011 5:41 pm

Though I like the looks of the wider tires I think these will get better traction. We will see.

royster

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

Location: New Brunswick, Canada
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Re: Picked up my Pro 28!
Reply #25 Nov 16, 2011 5:45 pm

mvedepo wrote:

Though I like the looks of the wider tires I think these will get better traction. We will see.

Yes, under certain conditions, the narrow tires could have better traction.

Steve_Cebu

Joined: Dec 17, 2009
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Re: Picked up my Pro 28!
Reply #26 Nov 16, 2011 6:13 pm

mvedepo wrote:

Though I like the looks of the wider tires I think these will get better traction. We will see.

Narrow tires cut through snow better even if it's a car tire. Wider tires tend to ride up onto the snow which is why 4x4 mud tires are very wide, so they ride up onto the mud. My Toro has 4.8" tires and I have no problem with traction. If i take too big a bite then the front end can ride up but it still grips really well.

stresst

Location: The Village in the Middle of New York
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Re: Picked up my Pro 28!
Reply #27 Nov 16, 2011 8:33 pm

Steve_Cebu wrote:

Yup thats why the old army jeep used "pizza cutter" (super narrow tires).

TORO 826OXE

coasteray

El Toro! 1028 LXE
Tecumseh 358cc
10hp

Location: NE Washington State
Joined: Mar 3, 2008
Points: 142

Re: Picked up my Pro 28!
Reply #28 Nov 18, 2011 3:37 am

mvedepo wrote:

This thing is a monster! Though it's huge the balance is awesome. Also I can't emphasis enough how smooth this engine is. Very impressed. Can't wait to give her a go!

Wow. Nice machine. I agree with the idea of you posting some video of the Pro 28 in action. Also, please let us know how the ATC functions, that is, is it easy to use and to turn left and right, turn on a dime?, etc.? Thanks.

El Toro! 1028 LXE - Tecumseh 358cc 10hp Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

borat

Joined: Nov 10, 2007
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Re: Picked up my Pro 28!
Reply #29 Nov 18, 2011 9:08 am

Steve_Cebu wrote:

A video would be cool.

Yeah.......

You sure they're not squirrels? Any chipmunks I've seen hibernate during winter. Never seen one out in the snow yet. Show us some pics of your winter chipmunks. I'd like to see that.

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