It is probably ranges from $400-$500. Depends on if someone really want the electric start and the Quick Chute, you may get $500 for it.
That would make it feasible. I guess I'm reacting to the siren's song of more power. I've had no issues with this machine and do enjoy using it so it won't be any easy decision. I guess I'll wait and see how dependable the 721 is in the long run. I'd kick myself if I upgraded and starting having issues.
I've not had any problems with 2 stroke smell. I'm using semi synthetic 2 stroke oil, no smell at all. You may want to give that a try. Mixing oil isn't that bad. I have a separate 2 1/2 gallon container for mixing. Takes less time to mix than to clean up after an oil change. I get 2 or 3 mixes per season and it's still faster than an oil change. Also, with 2 stroke oil mixed, the engine is always getting fresh oil, versus 4 stroke where the oil degrades over time.
I've toyed with the idea of using Amsoil 100-1. Currently I'm using RedMax which is what the dealer recommended but since my warranty is up I'd like to try something with less smell. The annoying part about mixing the fuel/oil is that I usually wait until it's snows or about to snow. I have it in my head that mixing it at the last minute is the best approach because of the ethanol. Since I'm buying the gas in advance and mixing it with stabilizer it probably makes no difference when I mix it. May need to change my approach and just mix a batch when I buy my gas for the winter.
I think Toro should seriously consider making the 721 RC with the Quick Chute features, that is unless they feel that it isn't robust enough to stand up to commercial use. It's about $20 in plastic parts and cables that they charge $100 for. I don't see the need for an electric start, just the QZ feature would be fine.
I read on another site that they were getting complaints from the commercials about it freezing up on them. Mine has never frozen on me but I'm only out there for an hour or two. This past storm ION the temps were single digits with lots of wind and it still didn't freeze. I did take the precaution of spraying the chute, cable and handle slide with silicone. I have a bad back so I thought the elect start would be a good idea. Tested it once and haven't used it since. The QZ feature is deal breaker/must have for me.
Always a pleasure and thank you for your input.
Regards
Ralph
This message was modified Jan 25, 2014 by ralphfr
