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Single stage: OK for light, fluffy snow, no more than about 3". No HP claim, just "212" cc (which should translate to about 15 hp, an absurd number here). They do claim it's best for fluffy snow. This is a machine that won't be adequate for most needs. Get a 2 stage, minimum 10 HP machine. Yeah, it'll cost a grand plus for a good one. And it'll actually work.
I've got a single stage Toro 21" 212cc. Got it half price at HD. $360. Blows snow great and it's easy to pick-up and toss in the truck. No ramps needed. It blows all snow up to about 7-8 inches no problem.Cleans on a smooth surface much better than a two stage.Why they moved away from HP ratings is beyond me. This 212cc is about 5-6 hp.Starts first pull every time even at 10 below. For the big storms I'll use my 30" 10 hp 1984 Snapper. That thing is a beast.
I have a 141 cc, two cycle Toro Snow Commander that's about 20(?) years old. It handles a lot of snow and even manages the heavy stuff left by the plow at the end of the driveway. Starts first pull just about every time even in very cold weather and will clean 90% of the snow we get. I also have a new 369 cc Ariens that I use for 12+ inches of snow and heavy drifting but as Stelmosfire noted, it does not clear a smooth surface as cleanly as the little Toro. Just pull the bail handle back on that little two stroke and hold on for dear life! It helps if you replace the paddles on it every couple of seasons. And yes, we get snow and very cold weather in Ottawa. Steve_in-Ottawa
I think I had the same Toro. Cleared a 36 inch deep snowfall in Syracuse once from our double width 50 foot driveway. Had to keep pulling it back to let the snow that was over the top of the chute drop and push forward to take another bite. It still beat shoveling, but was not really adequate for that job. For normal snowfalls, it was fine. My son has it now, it's still going strong.
Single stage: OK for light, fluffy snow, no more than about 3". No HP claim, just "212" cc (which should translate to about 15 hp, an absurd number here). They do claim it's best for fluffy snow. This is a machine that won't be adequate for most needs. Get a 2 stage, minimum 10 HP machine. Yeah, it'll cost a grand plus for a good one. And it'll actually work.
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ReplyDeleteI've got a single stage Toro 21" 212cc. Got it half price at HD. $360. Blows snow great and it's easy to pick-up and toss in the truck. No ramps needed. It blows all snow up to about 7-8 inches no problem.Cleans on a smooth surface much better than a two stage.Why they moved away from HP ratings is beyond me. This 212cc is about 5-6 hp.Starts first pull every time even at 10 below. For the big storms I'll use my 30" 10 hp 1984 Snapper. That thing is a beast.
ReplyDeleteMakes sense for people who really dont get that much snow and have a relatively small paved area to keep clear.
ReplyDeleteI have a 141 cc, two cycle Toro Snow Commander that's about 20(?) years old. It handles a lot of snow and even manages the heavy stuff left by the plow at the end of the driveway. Starts first pull just about every time even in very cold weather and will clean 90% of the snow we get. I also have a new 369 cc Ariens that I use for 12+ inches of snow and heavy drifting but as Stelmosfire noted, it does not clear a smooth surface as cleanly as the little Toro. Just pull the bail handle back on that little two stroke and hold on for dear life! It helps if you replace the paddles on it every couple of seasons. And yes, we get snow and very cold weather in Ottawa. Steve_in-Ottawa
ReplyDeleteI think I had the same Toro. Cleared a 36 inch deep snowfall in Syracuse once from our double width 50 foot driveway. Had to keep pulling it back to let the snow that was over the top of the chute drop and push forward to take another bite. It still beat shoveling, but was not really adequate for that job. For normal snowfalls, it was fine. My son has it now, it's still going strong.
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