New Toro Snowblower! First use - extremely impressive. Power Max 828 vs lake effect snow storm!

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New Toro Snowblower! First use - extremely impressive. Power Max 828 vs lake effect snow storm!

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Brand new Toro Snow Blower! I was hoping to use this Power Max 828 that Toro sent us a lot this winter. I wasn't expecting to get a lake effect snow storm on November 2nd! Awesome opportunity to try this new Toro. It exceeded my expectations - easily cutting through 10-18 inches of snow. This was a heavy, wet snow. The Toro Power Max had no problem!
The LED Headlight provided impressive light, during the dark morning.
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Stihl MS290 and MS271 Farm Boss chainsaw
Stihl trimmer FS55R , blower BG55, Pole Saw HT56C
Husqvarna & Craftsman push mowers
Correct Craft Sport Nautique
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Car Mate enclosed trailer
Toro Power Max 828 HD
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Published Nov 5, 2020
Current subscriber count at the time of upload: 523
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Sponsors: Toro, Artillian, Curtis Industries
0:00 Intro
0:40 Adjusting the skids
1:37 Filling with gas
2:06 Electric start
3:21 blowing snow in the dark
4:14 clearing a path
4:55 throws far!
6:18 great LED light
7:11 thick snow at driveway end
8:27 first impressions
9:45 subscribe, like, comment

Пікірлер: 177

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Make sure you go back and watch our video of setup/assembly of this Toro Power Max. It was quick and easy. Here's the link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/odCIecml1c-9YKM.html Watch the video of me finding out how far this snow blower will throw snow here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j7yFa8JlxsfVmIk.html 5 Quick Tips for using a new snowblower: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qLB7qMh8yrmwaIU.html Amazing new snow blower: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qrWhe8p_spa3cWQ.html Subscribe to our channel here: kzfaq.info

@tobiasfunke3357 Жыл бұрын

This thing is a beast. I've removed snow that is twice as high with this thing.

@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

I was really impressed with it too!

@teescottageguyproductions 3 жыл бұрын

2:38 I always love start up procedures and hearing the engine raw into life is very satisfying

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tees - me too. Especially first starts. It's so exciting!

@mct8888 3 жыл бұрын

Toro cut through it like butter. Right machine for the job!

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

You got that right!

@garyp1930 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome !! Toro makes great snowblowers there well balanced light and work perfect !! no clogs also

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Yes they do

@patriciamccaughey5895 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect demonstration for a first time user!

@PurpleCollarLife 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@HomeWithTheBuffingtons 3 жыл бұрын

Holy Crap! That thing is awesome. I will never need one here in North Texas but love supporting you and your content.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it!

@oldmanfred8676 3 жыл бұрын

Last Winter when I was in north Texas there was three mornings with just a skiff of snow.

@Mr_Clean 3 жыл бұрын

Buy one yet???

@russellmaddock3492 Жыл бұрын

The Toro Power Max HD models are great machines. Great video. I know I am looking forward to winter.

@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

I've got mine ready to go!

@outsideinmichigan 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that Toro looked like it did great. It didn’t bog down at all even at the end of the driveway. I love to blow snow myself it’s fun to me. Great video look forward to watching the next one.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@FinnMagendans 5 ай бұрын

Great I just bought one 828LE. Testing soon. in Sweden

@PurpleCollarLife 5 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@raymonddargie6594 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Toro machines, and enjoyed your video too. Great job, and by the way, I have subscribed and thumbed up.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! We appreciate you subscribing, watching, and commenting!

@KingsOutdoorLife 3 жыл бұрын

I'm SO glad I don't need a snow blower! I do love our little one inch snows when we get them her in N. AL.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know - they're REALLY fun! I think you're missing out.

@MinuteontheMountain 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like it definitely got the job done. Nice review.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it does! Thanks for your comment, Minute on the Mountain! I appreciate your support.

@TheMerks1 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the 826 this fall! It went through 12 inch snow drifts like they were nothing! Awesome machine!

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

You'll love it! We're amazed by the power and performance of the Power Max.

@nataandreich 3 жыл бұрын

Oh! Great device! We definitely will need it when our siberian winter come!!!👍👍❄❄❄

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mister. I'm really impressed with it too.

@amyjolley7096 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful videos, thank you! And a basketball hoop inside the garage?! My kids would die for that! So fun😄

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Amy! We appreciate you watching and commenting. Yes, our daughter and her friends love the hoop in the building. They're often out there even in the cold winter days with gloves and hats on shooting hoops, playing volleyball, or playing 4-square. That building was one of our best investments ever.

@peterdangelo1943 Жыл бұрын

I'm really impressed with my Toro 828 its a beast.

@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

We have been impressed with it too. Amazing throwing power.

@teescottageguyproductions 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a quite interesting machine!

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

It works better than I imagined. Lots of fun ahead! Thanks for subscribing and watching. I look forward to your comments on future videos!

@FernTheCamper 3 жыл бұрын

Love your channel! We don't have snow, but I almost wish we did so I could play with a Toro Snow Blower lol!

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

It's fun for sure!

@workinforest5451 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work!

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@sharpshooter012345 3 жыл бұрын

Nice machine!

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

It sure is!

@LHoriginal 3 жыл бұрын

That's really impressive!

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Green Shark - thanks. I totally agree! Appreciate you commenting and watching.

@LHoriginal 3 жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife no problem mate, it's the least I could do

@ketchhomesteadoutdoors4048 3 жыл бұрын

That machine works awesome. I’m jealous that you have snow already. Here in Missouri it’s been in the 60’s-70’s. Good video and great info for someone looking to purchase. God bless from Missouri @Ketch Homestead Outdoors

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@jacky3708 3 жыл бұрын

Hello new friend! Wow !There is a lot of snow!

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jaqueline. Really appreciate you subscribing, watching, and commenting!

@Dirtanddieselphotography 3 жыл бұрын

We have a Ariens snowblower probably the same size as that toro, it’s a real beast.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

It certainly exceeds my expectations. I'm really impressed. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@foodfightshowdown4077 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review of Toro Snow Blower, well done my frnd. It looks like a good one. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍😀 {We are family now}

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Stay connected! We appreciate your friendship!

@justloggit22 3 жыл бұрын

It’s always a good idea to have multiple snow fighters. I have a tractor, snow blower and a plow for my truck. Snow equipment is probably the least maintained of any and when you need it you need it. If your lawn mower breaks down your lawn doesn’t get mowed big deal. If you can’t get to work or emergency vehicles can’t get through that’s an actual problem.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Great point! We don't have a plow for the F350, but that would be awesome. We do have the bucket on the John Deere 2210, a plow for the Honda Foreman, and the Toro Power Max. I like to use each for different purposes, but you're right that when fighting snow, equipment redundancy is a great philosophy!

@masterchiefmasterchieflopez Жыл бұрын

good video

@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@BaltimoreAndOhioRR 3 жыл бұрын

Thumbed up & subbed! Cool machine! ❄❄❄❄❄

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@Z-Bart 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you got that white stuff and not us for once. 👍 Blower is impressive.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

I love it!

@joelongrid7625 3 жыл бұрын

Great new machine. Plenty of power, you sure won't be disappointed. Too much snow too early though. Ha.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Joel - thanks for watching! I really was impressed. Now I'm hoping for BIG snows this winter. I want to see how much this thing can cut through and throw!

@joelongrid7625 3 жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife I don't blame you for wanting big snow. A big part of my job here in the midwest is making sure 680 RR switch locations are clear of ice and snow on a couple thousand mile of mainline track. I could stand to not have much snow, even though I love it. :) PS we use one million BTU gas fired heaters to melt the snow and ice. Called switch heaters.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

@@joelongrid7625 Joel - that's amazing! I had never even thought about how you keep the tracks clear.

@PainterD54 Жыл бұрын

It's always a good idea to keep your cutting edge up high the first couple times to get a good hard pack started on a gravel driveway. It's easier on my plow shoes and I can adjust my snowblower down closer to the ground without worrying about picking up rocks.

@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@PlanetMojo 3 жыл бұрын

Make sure you have a bunch of shear pins on hand! We used a snow blower on our gravel driveways for about three years and finally gave up. We found that the snow blowers just didn't work for us no matter how we set the thing It would throw rocks -- which was manageable -- but occasionally it would jamb-up and break the sheer pins. Our solution was to hire one of the the local plow guys to plow the drives, and we hand shovel the little bit that's left. It costs less than $100.00 per year for us to hire someone -- usually $60.00 -- with zero machine cost, storage, or maintenance.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Planet Mojo - I appreciate your comment and advice! I'll be doing another video that talks about this topic. I'll give you a little preview - these new Toro snow blowers don't use a shear pin! Should be much better. I'll explain how it works in a future video. Thanks again for watching, subscribing, and commenting! Please keep it up!

@toyman9642 3 жыл бұрын

I own an Ariens Deluxe with the larger engine and I love it. The dealer where I bought it carries Ariens and Honda machines. The salesman was honest and didn't try to "steer me" in any direction. I compared the Ariens feature-for-feature with a similar Honda model. The Honda was nearly $1,000 more. Honda DOES make good products but you definitely pay a premium for the name.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I think the Toro, Honda, and Ariens are all great machines. I’ve been nothing but impressed with the Toro. This winter will be year #2 with it, so we’ll see if it performs just as well after sitting through the summer.

@LarryJohnson7 3 жыл бұрын

We dont have snow yet but its comin. Here in southwestern Ontario

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Larry - I'm glad we got an early taste of it. I'm ready! Are they calling for a snowy winter for you?

@LarryJohnson7 3 жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife ya we are suppose to get quite a bit but here in southern Ontario Its always hit and miss

@AskDaddyjoe 3 жыл бұрын

Wow you should do some snow carvings with that thing

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed! Thanks for watching! Make sure you watch video #100, comment there, and are subscribed for a chance at $50 from Amazon.

@daveolliemetalhead 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2005 Touro 24H 5.5 horse runs like a gem still I did break the pull start .I have a three car garage it does not throw the snow that far to car it’s perfect for but still great machine

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

We've been really impressed with the Toro. It does take longer to clear our really long driveway than plowing the snow with the tractor. But it does a great job, and as you saw, really throws the snow. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@RCAFpolarexpress 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Sir 👍😊 You must be like us having warm weather right now for the next 7 days ? Cheers !!!

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Yes we are

@RCAFpolarexpress 3 жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife 🌞😊👍

@michaelaos 3 жыл бұрын

I just purchased the Toro SnowMaster 824 QXE.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael - You'll have to let us know how you like it. So far, I love the Toro Power Max 828. Now I'm hoping for a huge snow to try it on - like 2 feet! ;)

@giuseppegulino 3 жыл бұрын

MIO AMICO CARO GRAZIE DI CUORE V per la tua amicizia cara e per il tuo importante e interessante video dalla sicilia un caro saluto tuo amico giuseppe

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again, Giuseppe!

@KevMase 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT video. I loved the directions on starting it up, as I will have my wife view these instructions as well because it always snows when I'm out of town! We moved away from Minnesota nearly 9 years ago and sold our snow blower. We're in northern NY and just bought pre-assembled Toro snow blower. Great refresher course, as I had a Toro then and bought the 824 OE (24") version of the Toro in this video. Awesome job explaining everything with a great visuals in the video.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! We really appreciate you letting us know. We have 5 other Toro Snow Blower videos on the channel now too. We'd love if you'd click that subscribe button and watch our future videos as we try to grow the channel. Thanks!

@KevMase 3 жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife I subscribed to your channel after watching the first video. I had my wife watch two of them last night on how to start up the Toro snow blower (we have the 824 OE model). I held my wife's cell phone as she watched the video while following the start up instructions WITH the snow blower in front of her. She thought it was the greatest thing! My wife feels great about handling it now after letting it run back & forth in the driveway on speed #1.

@tonymckeage1028 3 жыл бұрын

Great Vlog, I have not seen snow in my city (palmerston north) since i moved here 30 years ago, so i don't think i will be buying one, thanks

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tony - I'd miss the snow for sure. I enjoy the season changes and I really like the snow - as long as it doesn't get TOO cold.

@TheLaLaFarm 3 жыл бұрын

The snow is pretty, but I left Western NY 35 years ago so I would never have to move snow again. It is pretty though. 😁 - Rick

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi The LaLa Farm - I actually like the snow.

@roberttheurer6719 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing us I bought one from Home Depot they’re supposed to be delivering it sometime Saturday I live in Oak Creek Wisconsin

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching and commenting. If you're not already a subscriber, we'd really appreciate if you'd click that subscribe button. Let us know your thoughts once you get the machine! We're looking forward to hearing what you think.

@roberttheurer6719 3 жыл бұрын

I actually have a question in regards to my snowblower pulling a little bit to the right and the right skid shoe I think you call it seems to be scratching the cement and I do have pictures as well. I was wondering if you could give me some advice without me going through all the people at Home Depot

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

@@roberttheurer6719 I'm not an expert, but I'd suggest a few things: 1: make sure your tires are equally inflated on both sides. 2: make sure the skid shoes are level with each other. 3: Switch out the skids for the plastic ones that are available and won't scratch the cement. www.homedepot.com/p/Toro-Poly-Skid-Shoe-Kit-for-Toro-2-Stage-Snow-Blowers-38211/203747884

@roberttheurer6719 3 жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife from what I know i did both of those things . Although as soon as I can get some one to loosen the nut I guess I can raise the shoe ever so slightly and maybe that would take care of it. But, i still wonder why its pulling to the right. Thanks for your response.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

@@roberttheurer6719 My best guesses on the pulling to the right issue was that the left tire was more inflated than the right, or that the one skid was a little lower than the other. Other than that, I'm baffled. :)

@TheKnacklersWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

WOW - You guys have lots of stuff to contend with where you live, how do old or poor people if the cope if that cant afford or use equipment like this. Also is there a maximum snow height that the Toro can work in? Interesting video. Take care Paul,,

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Most people in our area either have a four wheeler with a plow, a snow blower, or hire someone to do their driveway cleanout.

@TheRealCobraBurnout 3 жыл бұрын

subbed

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@johnguz76 3 жыл бұрын

You got it set to high mine goes rite to the ground and leaves very little snow.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John. We have to leave ours set high because we have a lot of gravel in our driveway. Setting it high keeps us from picking up and throwing the gravel. If we had a paved or blacktop driveway or were doing sidewalks, we'd adjust it down like you have yours. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@logmanfarmsfs8822 3 жыл бұрын

I subed

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We really appreciate it.

@user-tw9in7gh 3 жыл бұрын

New friend here vrey Nice like

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome

@MickyBellRoberts 3 жыл бұрын

We don’t use snow blowers down here in Texas as we hardly get any snow.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@MickyBellRoberts 3 жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife You are welcome.

@l337pwnage 3 жыл бұрын

At first I was like, "No cleanout tool? Does their anti-clog system work *that* well?" But then I see they got it wedged between the handle bars. Clever hiding spot. One thing I wish more blowers would do is have a little tool box on them, specifically for shear bolts and a couple wrenches, if needed. I only ever saw one with that feature and I think it was a really old ('80's?) MTD. It had a little toolbox molded right into the plastic belt cover.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

I've never needed to use the clean out tool. The anti-clog system works great in my experience. And I love not needing shear bolts! I wouldn't want to be changing out bolts in the cold snow.

@l337pwnage 3 жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife Does Toro still not use shear bolts? I know in the past they didn't, I think partly because it would be such a pain with their old metering augers. The clean out tool could a be a government requirement now, I don't know. I bought the "deluxe" one for my Ariens. It has the scoop end, a scraper end, and a brush. I use it to brush down the blower every time I'm done with it.

@ironheadbiker 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Wisconsin! Great video, imagine if it was cold out, you'd of had feet to blow! I'm in the market for a walk behind blower to compliment my big new 68" rear mount for my L2501. I'm Between a Toro and an Ariens. I'm leaning towards an Ariens fastback, because I like the text adjustment ability from tracks to wheel mode for my different slopes around my property, (plus they're made here in Wisconsin!) Either way I'm sure I'd be happy. My old troybilt threw a ton of snow in 10yrs, but my exwife needed a blower, and I'm a good guy. (Plus it gives me a chance to get a new toy!) I know the whole get things cleared out before work deal. I was up one night at 1:30am clearing huge 3-5ft drifts with my tractor so I could get to work, only problem was the county quit plowing until 9am because of the winds, so I could only get out to my road and no farther. Lol. Gotta love winter! I hear we might even get one this year.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

I have seen lots of videos on the Toro and Ariens snow bowers. They definitely seem to be the two best brands out there. I've seen videos about the Craftsman, Honda and other brands, and I'm not impressed with those brands of snow blowers. I've never tried an Ariens personally, but I can tell you that the Toro works great for our needs. I do see why people with a slope would want the tracks. It makes sense. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

@Drewg351 3 жыл бұрын

If you want a "track machine", definitely take a look at the Ariens RapidTrak. I spent months looking at Ariens, Honda, and the new Husky (last year). I ended up with the Ariens because of a few advantages, mostly the RapidTrak patented track system. You can move it around just like a "wheeled" machine, but have the unequaled "traction" of a track machine when you need it. I can move mine around my garage, powered off, almost as easily as any wheeled machine I've owned in the past. It turns just as easily as a wheeled machine, but has a little more "drag" because of the rubber tracks. I bought the 28" RapidTrak Pro which is built like a brick shit house weighing around 335 pounds, yet easy to maneuver. I see other manufacturers going to this concept eventually, perhaps after Ariens patent runs out. It truly is the "best of both worlds", with very little compromises.

@tomwerner5391 3 жыл бұрын

Toro does also have a track model (new this year) with Hydrostatic transmissions. I would recommend you look at that to compare with the Ariens.

@l337pwnage 3 жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife Well, Honda and Yamaha are probably the two highest quality consumer grade walk behind snowblowers you can get, and this is coming from someone who had only owned Ariens, mostly because I don't what to take out a second mortgage on my house to buy a Honda, lol. Toro and Ariens, tho, I think are close to the best value. They have a wide selection of size, features, and price. You can get a stripped down Ariens for less than a decked out, say, Husquvarna, MTD, Troy-Bilt, Cub Cadet, Yard Machines, Briggs and Stratton, Jacobson, etc. et. al.(Those are are almost all made by the same company, or a few companies. That's why that all look alike) and you'll have a higher quality machine that will last longer. I could only really see getting a really cheap blower if you live in a place that doesn't even get snow every year. Then, as long as it's kept clean, even a cheap blower could last a lifetime.

@alexoneal1029 3 жыл бұрын

Good vid PCL...gave you a like...say did you notice if the machine tended to try and ride up or rise or was it heavy enough to negate that effect?

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We really appreciate the like, comment, and if you'd subscribe! The machine stayed "grounded" really well. The auger moves fast enough to pull in the snow, and the machine is heavy enough to not ride up. Great question!

@CaptKirk1701 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@samb4678 3 жыл бұрын

That snowblower is pretty coo, Purple Collar Life. How cold is it usually where you live right now?

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Lately it's been in the 30's in the evenings and warming up during the daytime.

@PainterD54 Жыл бұрын

Your friction wheel must be out of adjustment because it creeps back when it's running.

@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын

It does creep backwards! I just thought it did that when you weren't running it "in gear".

@WildOnesHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Oh ya that will do nicely!! We just got the plow for our 6x6 so we are cheating and taking the easy way out! 😆

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure that 6x6 will move some serious snow! Thanks for subbing, commenting, and watching!

@99KingRichard 3 жыл бұрын

Mine is new / out of box. but it will not engage drive wheels. Have adjusted cabled and shift per manual without success. what would be your nest step?

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

When you shift the shift handle, does the rod below move the lever up and down? When you push the drive handle down, does it feel like the "clutch" is trying to engage? Or is it just freely pressed with no resistance?

@jamieeisenhower1560 2 жыл бұрын

To today's people this looks like a mess but it's a normal snowfall we need our seasons for the health of the country and world

@PurpleCollarLife 2 жыл бұрын

That's true. The snow helps replenish the water table.

@davidcarlson8328 2 жыл бұрын

Did you find it twitchy go through the snow. I just returned a Toro 826 because I found it to light. You had to make constant corrections. If it hit compacted snow on one side it thought you were trying to turn and you had to make a correction. After 10 minutes i was exhausted.

@PurpleCollarLife 2 жыл бұрын

Hi David. I don't feel like I've ever had that experience. I did notice that on very uneven ground, I need to make sure I'm pushing somewhat at an angle against the slope, otherwise it wants to track downhill. I'd consider this the same as a push mower - you're fighting the slope and gravity. I do know that in heavy snow, on uneven terrain - it can wear you down! Thanks for watching and commenting.

@phyllissnook 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video especially live where we are in PA! Do you think that a 72 year old fit woman could work this snowblower?! Sick of begging and watching my neighbors forget that I am alive!

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

I do think so! The speed control work great, and turning is easy. And with the push-button starter, starting couldn't be any more simple. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@daveolliemetalhead 3 жыл бұрын

Your neighbors are very selfish

@arj8358 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought this at Home Depot

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing! I think you'll love it. If you haven't seen, we have several videos on the channel about this snow blower. Let us know your thoughts after you get a chance to use it!

@aregomez33 3 жыл бұрын

How much did you pay

@logmanfarmsfs8822 3 жыл бұрын

Hey purple I got your comment

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@logmanfarmsfs8822 3 жыл бұрын

Do u live in mn. I live in Southern mn

@glennfriant1817 3 жыл бұрын

Let's see it being used in a wet snow.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi - thanks for watching and commenting. That snow was a pretty wet snow. There's another two videos on our channel of it working in a wet snow. Here are the links: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iLackpCGx9alfoE.html and kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j7yFa8JlxsfVmIk.html

@BIGGBULLxxx 3 жыл бұрын

You should have given us an explanation view of the controls.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

We do that in another video about the Toro snow blower. We now have 6 videos about it on our channel. Here's the playlist: kzfaq.info/sun/PLJy7cj0ut2cCNI_-TNaK1HP6forYrPvcc

@BIGGBULLxxx 3 жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife ok I see ...thanks

@phitruong4866 3 жыл бұрын

I have tried to set my 2019 Toro Power Max 826OAE on my leveled garage floor. After shoe skids were set even, I turned both wheels a half turn, skids were uneven. I have tried to reset skids then gave up. I took a look and found 1 side of wheel axle is too loose with the wheel hub. Toro snowblower is not good.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

I've not had any issues with mine. Did you contact Toro or the location you purchased it?

@phitruong4866 3 жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife last season I sent a complaint to Toro about my Toro drive slipped while moving forward, and engine surged under load. They asked me to bring it to Toro dealer for checking. I do not have pick up truck then I fixed myself for $40 rather than renting 2 rides back and forth. This season I found the skids sometimes even and sometimes not. I gave up with Toro.

@huntergameson9665 3 жыл бұрын

Can it be folded to fit into the back of a large SUV or is it too heavy for 1 person to lift?

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

I think it's too heavy for 1 person to lift into the back of a SUV.

@huntergameson9665 3 жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife Thank you Buddy

@ajrollan5304 3 жыл бұрын

How does this compare to ariens platinum?

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Good question. I’ve never used an Ariens. But I can tell you that I’ve been really happy with the Toro.

@busared06 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in Erie, where in nwpa are ya?

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Just down 79 a bit from Erie. Still north of I80.

@busared06 3 жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife I live right by GE(it'll always be GE to me...not Wabtec). So I'm less than 1/4 mile from the lake but we got dumped on more than my folks I'm Clymer, NY. My ancient Yard Machines(mtd) blower works but is nickel & diming me so I'm gonna pick up a 928 OAE today

@Drewg351 3 жыл бұрын

Machine did a great job but me says "you need a plow in front of your truck". That's ALOT of driveway to clear.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

I used it this morning to clear 1/2 of the driveway with wet, heavy snow. It does great. Though I'm not disagreeing that a plow on the front of the truck would be nice too!

@Drewg351 3 жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife, yup. Machine did great. No issues. But it appears you've got ALOT of driveway to clear. Holy cow. It wouldn't matter what blower you use, you look like you really could use a plow. How long is your driveway, just curious ??

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

@@Drewg351 It's about 1/4 mile long, but we also have a HUGE turn around and parking area. Last year, I never had to put the plow on the 4-wheeler because we didn't get much snow. This year we're getting more already.

@Drewg351 3 жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife, WOW !!! A quarter mile plus the top of the driveway / turn around area. That's ALOT to do with any snowblower up to 36". But it's just time, so if you like it, it's all good. 👍👍

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

@@Drewg351 We do enjoy it. Thanks! :)

@jamesorsby7553 3 жыл бұрын

Ariens sells a led bulb separately for their snowblowers, and makes you pay for something that should already be standard...ridiculous.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

I'm really impressed with that LED light on the Power Max. Thanks for sharing about the Ariens. That seems weird that it doesn't come with it.

@jamesorsby7553 3 жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCollarLife Yup, they come with a halogen bulb that throws out a yellowish light. If you want the bright, pure white light, you have to purchase the bulb from Ariens for $20, and install it yourself. That’s what I had to do for my Ariens Deluxe 28 SHO. It’s a pretty simple replacement, but it should be standard like Toro...since that’s their closest competitor. Ariens claims that their reason for going with the halogen bulb over a led, is because the halogen bulb generates heat, which will melt snow on the headlight. But I think we all know what the real reason is...make more money.🤑🤑🤑

@MatthewSmith-uf6tr 3 жыл бұрын

Me: 3:54 My wife: =)

@oldmanfred8676 3 жыл бұрын

You live in the Boon tulles and have a long @$$ed driveway.

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Old Man Fred - you're right. We live in a rural area and have a long driveway. But we wouldn't have it any other way. :) Thanks for always watching and commenting. We love it!