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Joined: Nov 19, 2008
Points: 70

New Toros single stage
Original Message   Jan 1, 2013 5:13 pm
What is the verdict on the newer 4 cycle Toro single stage blowers?  Are they as good and powerful as the older two strokes?
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Coldfingers


Joined: Nov 20, 2008
Points: 84

Re: New Toros single stage
Reply #6   Jan 4, 2013 12:08 pm
I just bought a toro 621E as I wanted the electric start. Haven't had much snow yet in northern minnesota but I have used it twice on lighter snow falls. I had a honda 521 recoil before this one. The toro is quieter running than the honda was. The honda did blow the snow farther than the toro. The toro will pull itself along nicley where the honda never felt that way. I use a toro 3650 two stroke at work and I would have to say I like the 621 better. I'm not taking anything away from the 3650 as we have used it where we shouldn't of and it just keeps right on running and running. I do like the electric start on the new one, glad I got it.
MN_Runner


Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Joined: Dec 5, 2010
Points: 622

Re: New Toros single stage
Reply #7   Jan 5, 2013 1:40 pm
Came across a nice used Honda HS520 (2 years old) and bought one this morning at 7:30AM.  After a nice run and smoke (just kidding) then tried out the used blower on my pond.  Did not have a huge expectation but hoping it was good enough to clean up the pond.  It was not bad and actually blew the snow fairly well and much better than my old HS35.  Using the SS was a little more work than expected because I had to drag it out from my garage to the pond, which was a chore.  It started good and blew it well.  I used it for about 40 min nonstop but the fuel usage was very minimal.  It was very clear that having both 2-stage and SS are a great idea if you have room in the garage.  I think it is easy enough for my wife to use.
aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: New Toros single stage
Reply #8   Jan 13, 2013 3:54 pm
MN_Runner wrote:
It was very clear that having both 2-stage and SS are a great idea if you have room in the garage.  I think it is easy enough for my wife to use.

I got 3 of those "easy for my wife to use" snowblowers as well.  All types, recoil and electric start, 2 stroke and 4 stroke, big and small, foreign and domestics, loud and quiet, cheap and expensive.  Got all my bases covered, wife hasn't used any of them.  Good thing I didn't buy it "specifically" for her to use. 

You can bring a horse to water, but you can't make it drink. 

Oh well.  She lets me keep my snowblowers, so I'll keep her. 
This message was modified Jan 13, 2013 by aa335
MN_Runner


Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Joined: Dec 5, 2010
Points: 622

Re: New Toros single stage
Reply #9   Jan 16, 2013 6:30 pm
I found a great application for SS.  Put on a pair of ice skates then use your SS to propel you forward on the pond.  You can go pretty fast.
aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: New Toros single stage
Reply #10   Jan 17, 2013 11:09 am
That sounds like a new class of racing.   Imagine the possibility of modding the snowblower and rubber paddles to get more speed and bite.
Bill_H


Location: Maine
Joined: Jan 12, 2008
Points: 354

Re: New Toros single stage
Reply #11   Jan 17, 2013 8:08 pm
Heh. And in the Unlimited Class, V-6 rototillers with the tines replaced with circular saw blades for extra traction.

Who the hell let all the morning people run things?
MN_Runner


Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Joined: Dec 5, 2010
Points: 622

Re: New Toros single stage
Reply #12   Jan 17, 2013 8:42 pm
i just need Borat's help controlling the thrust.  Not sure if the GC160 can handle 6000rpm of abuse.  I could care less if it blows up.
borat


Joined: Nov 10, 2007
Points: 2692

Re: New Toros single stage
Reply #13   Jan 17, 2013 9:35 pm
GC with an overhead cam should handle higher rpms.  Push rod engines aren't quite as willing.
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