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kevintree
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Toro 2 stage 828 thru 1128 models
Original Message Mar 2, 2005 6:28 pm |
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Here on Long Island last two storms 5" to 7" snow quickly turned to slush. I was using a Ariens 1128 and did so so by putting it into high (fast) gear to blow snow/slush. Are Toro units any better in this sitation? TIA Kevin PS Richie how was your 828LXE?? |
ChrisS
 
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Re: Toro 2 stage 828 thru 1128 models
Reply #10 Mar 2, 2005 10:45 pm |
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Here on Long Island last two storms 5" to 7" snow quickly turned to slush. I was using a Ariens 1128 and did so so by putting it into high (fast) gear to blow snow/slush. Are Toro units any better in this sitation?
In a word no.
All snowblowers have difficulty with slush. What helps here is HP but even then only to a point. You do what you gotta do to get the job done. If that means cruising in the high gear so be it. Each storm is different, none clears the same. No need to start second guessing your 1128..... C
Honda 928TA, Ariens 924 STE, Toro single stage S-620, 95 Jeep Wrangler with a 6 foot Fisher Plow, many shovels, one 14 year old boy. Craftsman 01 1000 LTX pimp Gold LT 20hp Briggs OHV V-twin. Tough as it is ugly.
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AZinOH
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Re: Toro 2 stage 828 thru 1128 models
Reply #12 Mar 3, 2005 6:44 pm |
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As for the polypropylene chute assembly, well, you may be correct about the reason some have passed on Toro's snowblowers because they prefer a steel chute, but I lean a bit more to the fact that many don't buy Toro because it isn't American made, which is very important these days and is my only regret with this snowblower. However, I don't want anyone to think of me as a traitor. The dealer I purchased from was American and a local dealer at that, so I was very happy to contribute to his rent. It's unfortunate because some that pass on it may not entirely realize that American dealers are selling them, not to mention what an amazing snowblower it is.
Richie,
Toro not American made? Are you certain? I just rechecked every label I could find on my machine and they all say "The Toro Company, Bloomington Minnesota". Nothing to indicate they were built anywhere else. I know they're all dual-labeled in French, but I just figured that one (U.S.) facility was making machines for sale in both the States and Canada. In answer to your other question, I am happy with the 7 hp R*tek. So far it runs fine. I'm confident it will be more than enough to handle the snow I'm likely to get (we almost never get more than 12 inches at a time...has only happened twice in 27 years). Folks who routinely have to deal with more snow may decide they need more power. If it should happen that we do get a real heavy blow, I think the 726 will be ok...it just might take a little longer to do the job. My only regret is that I didn't buy a snowblower years ago, and if I could buy another Toro tomorrow...I would. AZ
This message was modified Mar 3, 2005 by AZinOH
Snowblower...Toro Power Max 726te 2004 Lawn tractor...AYP w/ 14.5 Briggs-42in 2000
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Marshall
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Re: Toro 2 stage 828 thru 1128 models
Reply #13 Mar 3, 2005 7:34 pm |
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Re: Toro 2 stage 828 thru 1128 models
Reply #14 Mar 3, 2005 8:00 pm |
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Richie,Toro not American made? Are you certain? I just rechecked every label I could find on my machine and they all say "The Toro Company, Bloomington Minnesota". Nothing to indicate they were built anywhere else. I know they're all dual-labeled in French, but I just figured that one (U.S.) facility was making machines for sale in both the States and Canada.
I thought it was not a good thing for Toro to be seen as making their stuff outside of the US also. Many have spent a good bit of money on Toro, Simplicity, and Ariens products to the exclusion of Honda, just because they believed the Toro, Simp, and Ariens to be American made. So I sent Toro an E mail asking about the 828LE. Toro said they make their "power products" in Windum, MN.
Ritchie, please help me here. Is Toro blowing some smoke up my butt?
I have a Toro in the garage, I bought it with the Kohler over the Kawasaki. I sure hope the Toro I bought was made in the US. I hope all Toros, Simps, Ariens, and Hondas are made in the US.
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AZinOH
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Re: Toro 2 stage 828 thru 1128 models
Reply #15 Mar 3, 2005 8:01 pm |
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Marshall, thank you for the link. It confirms that Toro's headquarters are indeed in Bloomington MN, but I didn't see anything saying where the manufacturing facilities are located. Did I miss something? Interesting reading there and elsewhere on the site. I noted the statement on the company history that Toro introduced the first snowblower in 1951, and that their sales are far more geared to the professional market than to the residential (62 percent vs. 34 percent). AZ
Snowblower...Toro Power Max 726te 2004 Lawn tractor...AYP w/ 14.5 Briggs-42in 2000 |
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Re: Toro 2 stage 828 thru 1128 models
Reply #16 Mar 3, 2005 8:28 pm |
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They have many manufacturing facilities in the US. They also have some in other countries. Toro Job Listings" Where We Are Our headquarters are located in Bloomington, Minnesota, a southern suburb of Minneapolis. Our manufacturing plants and distribution centers are located throughout the country and internationally."
This message was modified Mar 3, 2005 by Marshall
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With two family members into law and one in the medical profession, I'm very aware of all the life changing situations us OPE users put ourselves in and I also know who ultimately pays the price. 
Thanks for correcting me