Great video thanks, my Christmas present yesterday from my Wife with my son help picking out a perfect snowblower the Toro power max 1030 model, and I can hardly wait now to get a snow storm to use my new machine, for several years I’ve been nursing along my old 8 hp snow king Bowen’s snow blower from 1993. Lol. Thanks again from Syracuse ny👍

I am looking forward to this winter season to try out my new Power Max HD 1232. I did lots of research before deciding on a Toro Power Max HD snow blower. Overall, the Toro HD models get great reviews. The joystick shoot control is a big winner for Toro. Many choose Toro for that reason alone. For those who want a slower first gear when needed, it is a simple one to two turns on the adjustment rod to accomplish this. I already did that to mine and now first gear is much slower. That adjustment also slows the other forward gears as well, but you still have plenty of speed if you need it. Reverse seems a bit faster after the adjustment and I think that is a plus. The HD models are really built strong. Just like any piece of power equipment, regular maintenance and doing whatever is needed to keep old fuel from messing up the carburetor during the off season. I have switched to non-ethanol 91 octane for all my outdoor equipment. If that is not an option, then draining the fuel out of the float bowl is a good idea. Another way I have delt with E10 fuel in the past, is to use Sea Foam a bit stronger in the fuel than directed on the can, and when in storage always run the machine long enough to make sure the Sea Foam is all the way through the fuel system and the fuel tank is completely full. You get less moisture in the fuel that way. Even though I now use ethanol free fuel, I still use Sea Foam. The stuff has been around for years, and many swear by the stuff. For an example, I have a 2007 garden tractor that I used E10 with Sea Foam sense I had it new. This summer, just to see what condition the float bowl was in I took the carb off and checked the float bowl. The bowl and float looked like new. The garden tractor sits in storage every winter for around six months. That goes for my push mowers as well. Sea Foam will work just as well for a snow blower during storage. I do recommend starting the snow blower a few times during the summer just to remove any moisture that might build up in the float bowl. Snow blowers tend to sit a lot longer than lawn mowers. It is never fun to remove the carburetor for cleaning. Especially when you wake up to several inches of snow and the snow blower refuse to start because of a clogged carburetor. Great video! It is that time of the year, winter will be upon us before you know it. Happy snow blowing everyone.

The Toro power max are simply the best, they’re expensive for a reason you get what you pay for

I like the no shear pin design. Also good price too.

I own the Toro 1432 blower. It is a horse of a machine. Only real issue I had was in the 2nd season. The drive control cable broke where the spring threads to the cable. Part of that was the nut came loose and it stripped out. Other than that, it has been trouble free. Only condition that it hasn't been able to handle is snow that has been saturated with rain, then frozen solid. At that point only a bulldozer could handle it. If the snow is still wet, it will move it, and launches as far as you can want.

Excellent video presenting the different models!

Just received mine, a power max 1232. I live two hrs from the nearest town that sells them, so all my research was done on line and by KZfaq. Replacing a 15 year old snapper snow blower. Looking at it on the pallet I could see issues right away, in regards to the cables, if I had known they were that cheap, i would had looked elsewhere. Buyer beware, parts are not cheap. For instance, a new auger belt will put you out $62 us. The old snapper belt cost $10 us.. I’m scared to look up the price for a replacement cable. I worked as a trades person until I retired so most repairs I can do myself, so I can save there, but really, why scrimp on an item that is exposed to weather and mechanical stresses? Cross my fingers.

Great review!

I was wondering why they didn't have shear bolts. Thanks for the explanation.

1:20 - great explanation of why shear pins are not necessary. We love our now Power Max 828. Got to use it this week in 1 foot of snow. We'd really appreciate if you'd give our channel a look if you're not already following us. Thanks in advance!

You forgot on the 10 horsepower HD ones It has a extra extension for the shoot so you can throw snow right next to it that the other ones don't have. It has two bending points.. Also the front of them have a slight tilted back housing.. This is so in deep snow The snow can fall into the auger from the top.

Nice job on the video, great info!

What a great idea not having shear bolts and having auto stop. I have carpets and rugs laying all over my driveway 👍

great video could you please tell me who makes toros motors for their two stage snow blowerrs

Hello, I currently own an older Honda 1332 Track machine. I’m now 75 and don’t have the same strength I used to have when I was a silly able to operate it. Now I’m looking to purchase two Toro machines next winter season of 2022.I will buy a Snowmaster of the 824 version. This will become my primary machine to clear most all storms. However to replace my Honda, and to handle to occasional BIG storm I will want to purchase a Power Max 1432 or Power Track 1432. I really like the Hydrostatic drive of the Track unit but have heard many horror stories with the track drive system itself. I’m hoping Toto has made, or will be making changes to eliminate the problems for the 2022 year models but don’t know. Additionally I like the ability to easily move the bucket up or down to one of three positions with the track unit. Here’s where I need some help: in your opinion do you feel, because of being better balanced, that I will be able to handle the Toro machines being as big as my eyes want? Have you any thoughts about what may be happening to correct track issues? I live in Colorado and would like any thoughts you may have to share. I do not want another Honda even being as well built as they are. It has come down to the Toros I’ve mentioned vs. some Ariens snow machines.believe it or not, toro’s shear pin talk is what has driven me towards my decision for purchasing their equipment. Thanks for taking time to respond to my post.

Why does the 828 oae throw more snow volume according to the spec sheet than the 1030ohae even though it has smaller engine??

Should the pins for the wheels be on 1st hole our 2nd hole at end of wheen . i have power max 24 Toro thanks .

Do you like the top of the line single stage from Toro?? Model number? Price? Thanks

if one of the augers just spins does that mean a bad gear box

I think i see a few shear bolts there on the shaft ! Just in case,.... maybe.

I recently bought the Toro 826 OXE snow blower. It blows the snow fine. My only complaint is that if you strike a patch of hard packed snow or ice and the the machine lifts the blower thinks you want to turn. When this happens you have to fight with it to get it going straight again. Maybe fight is to strong a word but you are always making corrections to the direction. The machine goes through the plowed end of the driveway fine. I was concerned about that considering the small diameter of the auger. Once I get used to the steering issue I am sure it will be less noticeable. All in all a decent snow blower.

Just saying when it counts no clogging or sheer pins allows you to worry less!

Is that Special Ed ?

Toro no 2 $ shear pin to replace only the transmission, a little more expensive, just a little ,wow. Trying to find the FAN on my toro, must be only in this guys shop, a fan. I would not buy a snowball from this guy if he was giving them away

He may own the business but he don’t seem that knowledgeable about the machines…