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Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
#1 Dec 24, 2011 4:13 pm |
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Sorry but not up on who or what CL is?
I am in the doghouse with wife and kids as I spent so much time on the snow blower and waited most of yesterday for delivery and had to cancel movies with family for yesterday...snow blower is a taboo word right now.
But thank you all for your ideas and information...Happy Holidays. You might try Wise Equipment or Speedway Sales , I'm sure they have what you want. Fast free shipping and no tax .
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Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
#2 Dec 9, 2011 8:33 pm |
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I just found this= "my visit to loncin motorcycle engine factory in china" (put it in search). interesting they make some of the BMW motorcycle engines and others. Has some pictures of inside factory.
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Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
#3 Dec 9, 2011 7:36 pm |
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So to continue to add to this discussion. What do we know so far...Toro is dumping B&S engines and going with Loncin. With that said I can get a 926 OXE from my Home Depot for almost $1300 with delivery and tax or try this company on the web.
http://artagarden.com/products.php?product=Toro-Power-Max%C2%AE-826OXE-%2826%22%29-250cc-Two%252dStage-Snow-Blower
What do you all think? They are located in Indonesia, no 800 number and when I spoke to them via on-line chat the person said item will ship from USA in Minnesota.
Why consider them? Well check out the prices almost $400 less on many Toro units but the s/h & taxes is $210.
Do I take a chance and save almost $200 on a 926 OXE that they sell for $899 plus $210 s/h = about $1109
What to do...new engine made in China and now a Far East company purporting to sell Toro well below others. I got my 826 OXE (2012 model) from Speedway Sales for $1299 , no tax & free shipping. Wise Equipment is another good choice , if I remember right they have the 926 OXE for $1279 , no tax & free shipping. I have bought mowers etc. in the past from both of these places with no problems at all. Don't think I'd be comfortable ordering from some Indonesian outfit...... could be a very expensive deal in the end.
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Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
#4 Dec 9, 2011 12:05 pm |
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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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Re: Any new snowblowers out for 2012
#5 Dec 8, 2011 8:42 pm |
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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 ?.
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