How does this unit compare to the Ego Snow Blower? I'm now torn because I really like all the reviews I've seen about the Ego but now I saw this Toro and am thinking of this instead.
@WorkshopAddict
4 жыл бұрын
Night and day difference! TORO has: More Power Better Build Quality Better Chute Design & Rotation Better Scraper More Comfortable Use Also makes a 2 battery model Much Better Auger System Backed by a Better Name EGO folds up easier... That's it.
@FenixTX717
4 жыл бұрын
@@WorkshopAddict damn, well thank you for the great review as always! I had my heart set on the Ego lol but now I think I need to look into Toro. I mean Toro has been around making snowblowers longer so they really know what they're doing. What's the run time on a single battery?
@WorkshopAddict
4 жыл бұрын
@@FenixTX717 About 45 minutes in normal use. That will drop in heavy use. If you need one for multiple driveways or get a ton of snow, look at the dual battery model with two 6.0 Ah Batts. Not many would need it, but it is an option.
@salbowski3864
4 жыл бұрын
@@WorkshopAddict I prefer the chute rotation control on the EGO, as it looks like you have to bend over to change the rotation on the Toro. I haven't run the Toro, but I have zero complaints on power with the EGO. Last winter I was able to do my driveway and my neighbors in 5-6in of wet heavy snow...I was amazed! The EGO also folds up nicely to store on my storage rack in the summer. That being said, everything else does look superior, but I'm pretty stuck in the EGO ecosystem at this time - Hedge Trimmer, Weed Whip, Leaf Blower, Snowblower...
@WorkshopAddict
4 жыл бұрын
@@salbowski3864 Glad you like the EGO. The chute rotation on the EGO works well until there is ice and some wear. Then the cable system fails.
@minnybiker4505
10 ай бұрын
I'm trying to convince myself to spend the money on one of these... I live in a townhouse community, and tend to do about 4 neighbors' driveways as well as mine with a shovel. We have a snow clearing service, but they're always slow to come out, and I prefer to get it done before it gets driven on. I worry about how long these batteries will last... They are very expensive. I'm impressed with this video, thank you for the information!
@horatiobeaker
3 жыл бұрын
Toro got this right. This machine is a homeowner’s dream. I bought the 6.0ah, two battery, unit two weeks ago (frankly, because that was all my dealer in Toledo had in stock ready to go). I was impressed by the performance in two inches of snow. Then, we got the big dump (for us) of over a foot overnight. The snow was every bit as deep as the height of the intake chute. This unit worked like a champ. The machine throws snow quite proficiently. It throws wet snow and ice chunks as well. It won’t get itself under the ice frozen to the driveway. I had to use a steel hand scraper to break the ice first. I am very glad I got 2 batteries-I needed both. The batteries also charge fairly slowly- two or three hours from dead to fully charge. I finished my driveway and sidewalk before my neighbors could even get their gas machines up and running his morning. This blower is a no-brainer. Not cheap, but it does what it says it will do.
@fleadoggreen9062
2 жыл бұрын
Is it quiet ? I like to work at like 4 am ,thanks
@Slikk22
2 жыл бұрын
@@fleadoggreen9062 It's very quiet.
@J-Colt
3 жыл бұрын
I bought this snow blower and on Dec 1st 2020 I got 14.4 inch of snow. That was after 4 to 5 hours of straight rain. This snow was extremely wet. I have a single drive, 3 car deep and about 60 feet of sidewalk. I did use all the 7.5 ah battery. The snow on sidewalk was at least 20 inch deep. If it had been 6 to 8 in of powder I'd have probably used 1/2 battery. This storm was way more than intended for Toro use but it did a great job. I plan to get lawn mower so I have 7.5 and 6.0 battery year round. No regrets buying this snow blower.
@horatiobeaker
3 жыл бұрын
Many of us count on your reviews because we are spending hard earned, and increasingly scarce, money for quality tools. Thanks for this. As always, a professionally thorough review of quality tools and equipment we can count on.
@qingpetras5923
3 жыл бұрын
I'm a newbie to this TORO Snowblower, started to use it this winter, with a 5" to 7" snow in Boston Massachusetts. Very lucky found this video as the video showed a very detail info and what's the real things to handle it. This machine is perfect for woman use, it's light and no technical stuff to do with. Many thanks for information here.
@demotivater
2 жыл бұрын
New to the channel - very thorough review. After nearly dropping dead shoveling the 9.5 inches we just got, I'm throwing in the towel on that noise. Toro fan here and great to see this quality product getting reviewed and recommended.
@doriang85
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to put this video together. About to buy this for a hard Chicago winter.
@Oleo2320
3 жыл бұрын
Since I am thinking of purchasing, I did some calculations to compare the 2x 6ah battery package against the 1x 7.5ah battery package. Turns out the price per WattHour of these batteries is cheaper to get the 7.5ah and essentially the same ($0.54/WH & $0.55/WH) if you purchase a backup 6ah battery. In purchasing the 2x 6ah package you are actually paying $200 for only an additional 243 WH which appears to be a premium at $0.82/WH.
@robari2410
3 жыл бұрын
Best review of this machine. Period. Thanks man.
@codycouch
4 жыл бұрын
I bought the new 21 inch Ryobi and used it on my driveway I’m the same wet/slush Michigan storm. 20 minutes later it was finished and I had 60% battery left. Two 40V batteries. I’m happy with my purchase.
@WorkshopAddict
4 жыл бұрын
We cannot wait to test that out. we cannot seem to get our hands on it. :(
@CoffeesChypresBooks
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the extra details - big help for a big purchase.
@terrycraddock5321
4 жыл бұрын
Been wanting to see more reviews on this snowblower thank you for this review, their mower looks mighty impressive too. I have been holding out on Toro, Ego or Greenworks sounds like Toro is the way to go.
@Winkkin
3 жыл бұрын
I bought one yesterday. 30 minutes and several pieces of lava rock in my back yard and now the auger is wacking the housing. To increase battery life they shaved reciprocating weight with a metal auger instead of hard rubber NS thinner spindle. The unit has a tendency to ride over any packed snow so you'll have to go out early. It was nice not smelling like gasoline after I was done.
@FishFind3000
4 жыл бұрын
I just used my toro gas powered blower and all I did was fill it with gas and the lightest pull started it the second time. I was just turning it over so the fuel can get worked through the carb. I was surprised how easily it started It hadn’t been run since last winter but I do drain them. It was impressive. The 4 stroke toros ive never had any issues starting. The old school 2 stroke I did have issues.
@WorkshopAddict
4 жыл бұрын
Same experience with our TORO mower. Used it once this year and at the end of the season, fired up on the third pull for winterization. TORO knows what they are doing.
@wildbill23c
4 жыл бұрын
I had a Toro self propelled mower last year, that thing was a PITA, once you got it started you better not stall it or shut it off till you are done, otherwise it wouldn't start again. If I recall it had a pile of junk Briggs and Stratton engine on it. The old Toro stuff was bulletproof it seemed, and if you pay higher prices and get higher end Toro equipment it is built so much better than the off the shelf box store stuff I think.
@mikemorgan5015
4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting stuff. The most striking detail from what I saw is the lack of rubber on the impeller. With its smaller diameter not contacting the surface, it appears that, in conjunction with the scraper design, they are able to get and maintain high rpm and eliminate friction load on the motor that you would get with rubber paddles rubbing on concrete. I have a 3 hp LawnBoy rubber paddled 2 stroke with plug in electric start (made by Toro also with very similar overall design to this unit)that still runs great, but this looks very promising down the line. Wish you would have had more snow to evaluate but it handled those dense packed spots with surprising ease. Good video! Keep up the great work!
@WorkshopAddict
4 жыл бұрын
Working with what God gave us here. I know, it would have been nice to get more but we normally do not get that kind of snow until February. We live by a large lake and never normally get snow until late December.
@mikemorgan5015
4 жыл бұрын
@@WorkshopAddict Gotta play the cards you're dealt. It's obviously better to get a solid review out with the snow you had than to wait 2 or 3 months for perfect test conditions after everybody bought their machine. Keep the reviews coming. You guys do a great job and do it with integrity.
@U2WB
3 жыл бұрын
I had a Toro S-620 2 cycle snow thrower for 30 years. It was built like a tank and got me through some of the worst winters here in NJ. One year I finally broke down and bought a 30” 4 cycle beast but unless you get 2 feet of snow that little Toro was totally up to the task.
@johnsugalski9680
Жыл бұрын
Isn't it self propelled?
@JM.TheComposer
4 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a new head-to-head video with the Toro E21 vs the new Ego 1-stage with metal auger.
@barryw9473
4 жыл бұрын
Great review! Thanks to the wife I moved away from snow, but I fondly remember snowy winters in MI. Your review makes me want to get a Toro blower. It looks like a great tool.
@xtbrady01x
4 жыл бұрын
I just got this snowblower for Christmas so I'm checking out videos on it on KZitem. Toro was my choice and it does look like from the quality of the unit a very good choice. Weather is very mild this winter so far here in New Jersey so I don't know when I'll ever get to try it out but when it does, I'm ready! Thanks for the video!
@sstyrna6592
3 жыл бұрын
Love the 60v Toro , lawnmower , grass trimmer , all batteries interchangeable
@ajgreen868
3 жыл бұрын
What company doesn’t have interchangeable batteries with their products?
@shield010
Жыл бұрын
I bought this Toro e21 single stage. I was surprised at how well it handled and threw the snow for its size. However it just wasn’t powerful enough for the snow storms we tend to get here on the north shores of Lake Erie. My other main gripes are the scraper bar and the plastic handle knobs. The scraper bar wore out after my first winter of use, and is impossible to find a new replacement. The plastic handle knobs kept vibrating loose and falling off…I lost one and had to replace with a nut and bolt. Again it’s another part that’s impossible to get a Toro replacement for. Sold the unit, and bought a 2-stage.
@steveanderson461
3 жыл бұрын
great review, I have been looking over and over and I think you have convinced me this is the one, cheers
@cpellercpeller5463
7 ай бұрын
2 things Toro cheaped on when making this - No on/off switch for the light - Scraper bar on the bottom is plastic(!) (attached with tiny phillips screws too).
@estpaul3132
4 жыл бұрын
I am interested in this blower. I've had the EGO snowblower since release and while better then shoveling I'm not a huge fan of this tool anymore. If you're snowblowing any deep/sticky snow the headlights instantly become un useable because of their location. Have to replace scraper bar minimum 1-2 times a season depending on how much I use it, and I'm using it on asphault and new concrete. If you get to end of driveway snow right when the plows come by you're usually fine, but wait a few hours and it freezes forget about it. It's easier to use an ice chopper or shovel and break it up. I believe it's most likely due to the rubber paddle. A metal one would probably chew right through it. It has some power but wet/deeper snowfalls I find myself almost ramming this thing through the snow. Also the directional chute control when new seemed to be smooth and now seems to be getting "gritty" feeling when swinging side to side. I do maintenance on my tools and try to keep them in good shape so we'll see what happens with it. I'm not trying to bash EGO but this Toro from an early look seems to be better quality. Let us know once you really get on it.
@EnigmaticPeanut
4 жыл бұрын
i used the ego snowblower on very dense snow. the kind of snow that breaks shovels... i dont know what you found that your unit could not handle.. my test for the ego snowblower was wether it can blow the snow i shovel of the roof, and it did on minimum speed... i was waiting for it to fail, but it went throught it all, then around the house. then i used it the day after again, still havent charged the batteries... i have serious doubt that this toro snowblower is THAT better, if at all. you speak of build quality, but they offer only 2 year warranty compared to 5 for ego. that is not a good sign, is it?
@sto4713
2 жыл бұрын
@@EnigmaticPeanut You kinda echo some of my thoughts also in looking at online ratings almost none have the Toro on top of their charts which is odd for such an esteemed brand. Not sure what to buy this vid seems to have a fanboy vibe to it so not sure how much I trust it?
@KenyonPayne
3 жыл бұрын
If they made a 60v Snowmaster I'd buy one in a heartbeat
@WatsitTooyah
2 жыл бұрын
theres a 2 stage 60v out now.
@DannyBrownCA
4 жыл бұрын
Timely video - just bought this after a LOT of researching online. Black Friday pricing, too - now to await its arrival and take it for a test drive. :)
@AMC-eq3jr
2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciate you sharing your humble thorough review.
@calvinnapier9977
4 жыл бұрын
Been wanting this blower but sure seems it could use some snow skid shoes. Would help it to slide over and not catch on ruff pavement and so on. Seen videos with people struggling with it getting hung up on things. Concerns me!
@YouzTube99
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review! Particularly the section about the mess that the 'service' leaves at the end of the driveway. Where are you in Michigan? Might be neighbors! But $350 for another battery?? Yikes! Btw, the Amazon link in your summary goes to a *leaf* blower.
@dondonaldson1684
2 жыл бұрын
As always, your reviews are thorough but at the same time presented in a clear way. Keep up the great reviews. My Toro 1028LXE has lasted 15 years and since we now have downsized I don't need a machine that requires gas, oil and a fair amount of maintenance. I am looking at the new two stage E24 or E26 so it is good to see the quality of this one as it likely goes through Toro's whole electric lineup. Thanks Bri.
@GrundleGoblin
4 жыл бұрын
I think everyone with this mower has just been waiting for it to snow to be able to use it and make a review. I bought mine last week without being able to find any kind of review or video beforehand. I'm also waiting for it to snow so I can use it.
@aquaqt853
2 жыл бұрын
How's it working out?
@GrundleGoblin
2 жыл бұрын
@@aquaqt853 been using it for couple years now still works great. i have no complaints. i also got the 60v 22" mower which is also very nice.
@aquaqt853
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris. That's good to know. My blower arrived today. I can't wait to use it. I'm in Western NY, so I'm sure I'll put it to good use very soon! Thanks again for the reply. 😊
@donnysanner342
4 жыл бұрын
Batteries batteries batteries , this is what was told by a Milwaukee engineer about a year ago....give or take a month or two. Even though lithium ion batteries are a completely different animal compared to older style batteries he still recommended a charging routine. Yes , store your batteries at around 50 to 60 percent charged when not in use however he said at the end of the day try to charge your batteries according to the way that they were depleted. In other words if you drain your 18v 12ah over a two day period or so if possible charge it back up slowly....or if you kill it quickly on your table saw charge up quickly. Idk how true any of this is. ....just repeating what he told me. Anyhoo great video brother. Btw , what cells are in this battery ? 18650 or 21700...if u said it in the video I apologize. M
@WorkshopAddict
4 жыл бұрын
Good advise on batteries. Not sure about drain it fast and charge it fast, but that might be true. Since this is a 3P battery and it is 7.5 Ah I am going to assume 18650 cells.
@wildbill23c
4 жыл бұрын
$750, is a bit steep for an electric snow blower, but man that's probably going to be a great snow blower. Nice review. Not really a Toro fan either, but looks like they did their homework on this one.
@02hreblue30
3 жыл бұрын
My Toros have ALL lasted 15 plus years with routine maintenance and parts easy to come by
@Layarion
3 жыл бұрын
This is a great video! liking this channel so far. However, no mention of how much a new scrapper or battery cost. This video is 2 years old, is this still your top recommended snow blower? also, i just looked at the cost of the replacement battery, 300+ dollars! that thing better last forever man.
@ItsaboutMakingnotBuying
4 жыл бұрын
I still use my 50+ year old Toro flapper single stage blower. Runs like it was new. I live in MI this last wet snow fall ( 11-12-19) was to wet for it. Toro makes a good product. Later
@WorkshopAddict
4 жыл бұрын
We must be a bit north of you as ours was wet then froze and got fluffy.
@hijinks21
4 жыл бұрын
I got a kolbalt at Lowe's last year and it seized up there first wet show we got in Colorado. I put a review on the website and noticed others with the same issue. Looked for the review on it this year and Lowe's deleted them all
@J-Colt
3 жыл бұрын
Mines being delivered tomorrow. Had open heart surgery this year and no more shovels. 4 car drriveway and 60 feet or so of sidewalk. Probably get the mower in spring but keep my ryobi blower and weedeater. Ryobi mower still does decent job but 3 years old.
@ralphfraumeni6190
2 жыл бұрын
How hard is this unit to push when the snow is heavy or over a foot? I have a 221 with rubber augers and that can be very difficult in deep snow. This electric model looks good but at 68 I'm not getting any younger.
@J-Colt
2 жыл бұрын
@@ralphfraumeni6190 When you can break it down and do 3/4 strips it’s not bad. A full strip on a 12” snow is going to be some work. I think this unit is better suited to under 10 “ but can do deeper when needed. My next one will definitely be powered blower. This one just did a 13’ snowstorm fairly quickly
@ralphfraumeni6190
2 жыл бұрын
J Colt. Thank you.
@BigDaddysGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Got my Ego in the mail the day of the "snow storm" but we only got a dusting. I think that was the only time I've been disappointed in not getting more snow. Watching this video made me wonder, with that blower having a metal auger does it have a shear pin? Or is that something that is only on the big boys? Thanks for the video and have a great day!
@WorkshopAddict
4 жыл бұрын
Just like your EGO, the auger is belt-driven. The belt will slip or the computer will shut down the motor.
@wildbill23c
4 жыл бұрын
Doesn't look like there are any shear pins looking at the parts diagram of it, its belt driven so I assume the impact of an obstacle would be taken by the belt which would either slip or cause an "overload" condition and shut the motor off.
@sebastian56309
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! What a detailed review, thanks.
@jonienglish3231
4 жыл бұрын
Good Detailed Review need to Show the Replacent Belt for the Auger and PITY Steel Auger does not have Rubber Paddles to help Pull you . Currently using a 250cc Craftsman Snow Schredder but have a 82v Snapper String trimmer ( before had a 29cc Troy Bilt TB590 and 20v Dewalt 1st gen 13" sTring Trimmer )
@rave2173
3 жыл бұрын
Over a year later what are your thoughts still on this snow blower ?
@Ice.asmr5
3 жыл бұрын
I want to eat this beautiful snow ❄️
@l.a.raustadt518
3 жыл бұрын
Good review , finding for my small area (Minnesota) this might be a good replacement for my same size gas blower. Of course I can not get it going when I need it. Toro I trust!
@BrutisBB
4 жыл бұрын
I'm looking for an autonomous self-driving battery snowblower that can open the garage door and clear the area in front of the garage, a 300 ft long walkway and some decks. Ideas?
@frankciampaglia1788
3 жыл бұрын
get married!
@wildoneback
4 жыл бұрын
Nice review, however the amount of snow wasn’t much , at least by Canadian standards, the scraper bar seems weak and looks like it will be replaced earlier than the scheduled 20 hrs, am on the fence between this and snowjoe ion 100 v , how this handles heavier snow remains to be seen
@WorkshopAddict
4 жыл бұрын
You need more than this for Canada Snow IMHO.... If you think any of this is weak, get a two stage gas.
@wildoneback
4 жыл бұрын
Use it in at least 6 inches of snow , toro claims it can cut thru 10 inches with ease , let’s see
@WorkshopAddict
4 жыл бұрын
@@wildoneback I might get that once a year or never. Glad to bring this back out when and if we get snow. I did the best with what I had to deal with bud. Just looking at this and using it and others, I can tell what this unit is built like and how it performs. Just sharing.
@ScottDeSalvo
Жыл бұрын
Toro is the gold standard but it is pretty expensive. I may end up upgrading my SnowJoe at some point, but hard to justify a tool 3x the price. Does look WAY easier and faster with the Toro. Another concern with all of the battery powered ones is battery longevity. Most aftermarket batteries aren't worth buying, and name brand ones are a pretty big percentage of the price of a machine.
@lichking1951
4 жыл бұрын
Toro has always had great quality and performance. Do you know if the battery is 18650 or the newer type?
@WorkshopAddict
4 жыл бұрын
I am just about to tear into it. Not sure yet, but guessing 18650
@gernimozo
4 жыл бұрын
@@WorkshopAddict Anyone with a custom 3d printer to make the battery shells to load 18650s for cheaper battery alternatives>
@davehenderson6896
Жыл бұрын
For Michigan winters, you really need a 2 stage thrower.
@IAmJustSaying6
3 жыл бұрын
$600 at Home Depot. I got the Snow Joe for 1/2 the price. Where I live, we only get 6" or less per dump, average.
@CrazyAboutVinylRecords
3 жыл бұрын
The best snow blower for situations where you don't have much snow. Lol.
@mpstenz3520
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you from Wisconsin
@rontabar4387
3 жыл бұрын
The Toro single stage gas powered snow blower has a rubber auger blade. It helps pull the blower along the sidewalk/driveway, especially when you raise the handle a little. This electric Toro snow blower has a metal auger blade and does not pull itself along at all. One needs to push it all the time, much harder to use than the gas powered one. Are there any electric single stage snow blowers that assist in the pulling action like the Toro gas powered one? Thanx.
@joeoconnell5706
4 жыл бұрын
Being battery powered, does that mean that it lacks self-propelling and it's 100% dependent on being pushed by the operator? I'm wondering about people with back issues. Thanks for the video, BTW. Very informative.
@EnigmaticPeanut
4 жыл бұрын
from my experience with the ego snowblower, it is work to use. its not like taking a walk behind a 2 stage, you have to push throught the snow. (i personally love it, but i like sports in general ;p it is a workout )
@tom_olofsson
3 жыл бұрын
Very good info. Thanks for sharing the details.
@tom_olofsson
3 жыл бұрын
Put down my iPad and ran out to my local big box and bought one. I am so ready for the next snow. Thanks.
@spanzek
4 жыл бұрын
Great video!! Wish Milwaukee made one! Will definitely look at this model.
@WorkshopAddict
4 жыл бұрын
The new MX line could power one, but it seems they are currently pricing that for commercial buyers.
@charles2675
Жыл бұрын
To do 3 ft can you do a front of the driveway with the big snow plow leaves that's where it's really tough
@yousifajmaya1493
4 жыл бұрын
The Auger is great on the Toro hands down! However, I just bought an ego right on the day of the storm and it runs good, but the 2 *5.0 Ah batteries didn’t rise up to my expectations. I also think that the scrapper wont last considering the kind of chips it got with one hour worth of work. How did the battery perform on the toro? One of the things that I also keep thinking about is the warranty on the toro two! The ego got 5 years warranty on the tool itself.
@WorkshopAddict
4 жыл бұрын
The Toro battery lasted about 45 minutes and that will change depending the snow fall load. Warranties are interesting and we have dealt with this. Will EGO send you a new snow blower when yours does not start in 3 years? The answer is..... NO... They would have back in the day but now that they have won the hearts at Home Depot and purchased Skilsaw, they are all in for making the money from the reputation that they had. Yes, the reputation they had. The Chinese companies have done this to many of the tool companies they have purchased. Look at Delta Tools... TORO has a reputation and that warranty means something to me. You have dealers to work with. EGO is just a name that could change or disappear any day they want.
@tkmegamedia
4 жыл бұрын
@@WorkshopAddict and there is the speculative bias. I doubt your claims/slams on many of the ego parts, service, and products with posts like this. Ego has produced great customer service sending parts for free and helping with any issues (the few that there are).
@WorkshopAddict
4 жыл бұрын
@@tkmegamedia EGO used to have wonderful customer service until last year when they bought skilsaw. Ask anyone.
@randylavine3003
4 жыл бұрын
It's funny EVERYBODY compares against the EGO. Love my EGO mower and now my EGO snow blower, PLUS I can use my batteries on many other EGO yard machines! Does Toro offer that? (NO) Nice video however!
@tkmegamedia
4 жыл бұрын
This guy hates Ego. So the review is a very bias.
@TheZakkmylde
2 жыл бұрын
Toro offers other machines with battery. I’m pretty sure
@billkahn7936
2 жыл бұрын
I got this toro snowblower because I already had a toro powerflex chain saw and pole saw. i can use the 2.5 amp battery from the chain saw as back up in case the 7.5 amp that comes with the snowblower runs out of juice.
@mikebehling5579
2 жыл бұрын
Got one coming today thanks great video..
@ledebuhr1
4 жыл бұрын
I would really like to see this snow blower offered with self-propelled option. Like the Toro Snowmaster.
@WorkshopAddict
4 жыл бұрын
We believe that is still a few years out and there needs to technology to make it happen.
@matthewwhitaker8739
4 жыл бұрын
WorkshopAddict what exactly is missing “technology wise”? Batteries and DC motors are more than up to the job if they just decide to do it.
@foam27
4 жыл бұрын
@@WorkshopAddict EGO's new 2 stage is self propelled.
@stevenm2949
3 жыл бұрын
Because it’s lacking self propelling; would you instead recommend the gas version? I live in Montreal, we have some pretty crazy snow.
@michaelnelligan1214
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice ! does it clean right down t the concrette ? I noticed the steel paddle's instead of rubber , thats my only hang-up . What did you think ?
@sab605
4 жыл бұрын
Any idea how much for a new scrapper bar and extra battery? Great video and thank you for posting it.
@Jeo-What
4 жыл бұрын
$40.00+tax Canadian... just like replacing the ink cartridges on the inkjet printers!
@CiaoGibson
Жыл бұрын
Excellent review. Thx
@sc0368
4 жыл бұрын
Why can't manufacturers do one stage self propelled snow blower... They did it in mower? Two stage is too heavy..
@mikec2810
3 жыл бұрын
Would love to know about how many winters this battery will last and when it goes how much to replace the battery? Thanks for the review!
@WorkshopAddict
3 жыл бұрын
You should be able to get about 500 charges on this battery pack. So it would depend on how many times it was used. Tesla battery packs are made in a similar way and have an 8 year warranty
@tonyjcool5314
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for details, help me on getting one.the more I know.
@salvor1
Жыл бұрын
so which other snow blowers have you used? you should say, matters a lot.
@saicha20
4 жыл бұрын
Have you heard of the Snow Joe 100v line? I’m sure it’s got this thing beat. I own the Snow Joe 100v Snow Blower but not the Toro so I dunno which is better. But my common sense tells me that 100 volts are better than 60 volts.
@jonienglish3231
2 жыл бұрын
Open up the Belt drive - want to see if pulleys are metal or plastic, also how thick the serpentine drive belt is - my craftsman snow shredder is very thin - junk belts break easy
@ojomominott4587
4 жыл бұрын
I'm 6'3. Is there a longer chute handle available? I don't want to put pressure on my back/ bend down a long way to adjust the direction of the chute frequently.
@SolarizeYourLife
2 жыл бұрын
It would be nice if we could change it into a snow brush unit... Is this a one stage blower??? It would also be nice if they insulated the battery, very well...
@joegilmore6690
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome review! I need some recommendations. I never owned a snowblower in my life but I know Toro makes great quality products as I own one of their lawnmowers. My dad only buys Toro products. I live in Wisconsin so we gets lots of snow and deal with the cold often. My driveway can hold 4 vehicles, its cement pavement but has many cracks, flat slope. Do you recommend this Power Clear e21, a Power Clear electric single stage 721, or a SnowMaster??? $800 or less I am willing to spend. I want something affordable but want the best quality product that will do the job.
@WorkshopAddict
4 жыл бұрын
My recommendation is that you look at the power clear 721. It is gas but it will be able to help pull itself along over the cracks and will be something that you can maintain and it will serve you well for 10-20 years.
@joegilmore6690
4 жыл бұрын
@@WorkshopAddict thank you!
@jps101574
4 жыл бұрын
I own Ego stuff. I looked at the Toro lawn mower at a local dealer last summer and was impressed. This snowblower also looks impressive. My only concern would be battery run time. The Ego snowblower can run on 2 - 7.5 Ah batteries. Simple math would say this Toro could not blow as much snow. We got the same snow Brian was blowing and I can say it was not that challenging for a snowblower. I'd like to see a follow up video later this winter when we get some heavier snow over 8 inches.
@WorkshopAddict
4 жыл бұрын
Will do. The EGO blower was blowing snow next door and I wanted to put them side by side, but there was not a good path with the same amount of snow. The TORO models include a dual battery model also, I welt for the single as I do not need to charge two batteries. Build quality is night and day difference. EGO was first to market, but they cannot even touch this unit.
@jps101574
4 жыл бұрын
@@WorkshopAddict Oh, that dual battery model sounds awesome. I'd love to see that side by side in the future.
@itas0r
4 жыл бұрын
@@WorkshopAddict The dual 6.0ah battery model just includes 2 batteries though, right? It's the same snow blower model and only uses 1 battery at a time.
@jpslattery7344
4 жыл бұрын
@@itas0r Same model so only one battery is required to run it. The single battery unit comes with a 7.5 Ah battery while the more expensive 2 battery kit ships with 6.0 Ah batteries (1 spare).
@EnigmaticPeanut
4 жыл бұрын
those i know that have bought toro battery powered units have all had problems with them, to the point they are reconsidering electric. I have ego tools and i love them. maybe im wrong, but i have to give my point of view.
@richarddepaulo8842
3 жыл бұрын
1st - Questions - How does it compare to the TORO Power Curve Electric Corded Snow Blower Strength Wise - is it the same or much better and stronger for doing drive way - 2nd Question - How does it Compare to The EGO Snow Blower. 3rd Question - is there something in it that helps pull it along - on thing said it has gear asisst - whatever that is ?
@KrhwoodworkingandSnow
2 жыл бұрын
How did it function if the battery sat in the cold? Could you do like a cold use video?
@IK-mi2nn
6 ай бұрын
So, there is now self tightener on the drive belt, when the belt stretches how do you tighten it or do you have to replace it with a new belt and does the belt slip as it stretches?
@grand_vacation
3 жыл бұрын
Boooooiii omg last year I picked up a corded electric unit by a similar make. It's literally saved me and I'm OBSESSED with using it and watching videos of these things. It's got the pain in the ass cord however I'm used to old gross gas units that never work. This electric stuff is literally so cool. I'm just learning about the battery operated stuff. I wanna buy a total electric riding lawn mower lolol but I don't have $4000 lololol my old 06 Craftsman is on it's last legs.
@ThorNjord
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome review! How would you compare it to the Greenworks 22 inches?
@WorkshopAddict
4 жыл бұрын
Working on a comparison now.
@gravelyclipper1179
4 жыл бұрын
Another informative and great review
@WorkshopAddict
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bud 👊
@anthonymarino4260
4 жыл бұрын
THANKS FOR SHARING
@roycemccarthy5771
4 жыл бұрын
In Maine we run over that amount of snow.
@WorkshopAddict
4 жыл бұрын
I do not know how your year is going, but that is the most snow we have had all year. We can see grass right now and just had a few days in the 40's with no snow in sight.
@1232bluejays
2 жыл бұрын
Chute control is too low needs to be up by the handle
@mellowjammer
2 жыл бұрын
He's also got the handle in upside down...the hand grip should be sticking up, not down!
@erika8627
Жыл бұрын
What is your opinion on the self-propelled versus the non-propelled one?
@WorkshopAddict
Жыл бұрын
The SP model is awesome, but the auger seems to wear fast. Tough call. If they were the same money, I would go SP. If I had to pay more, it would depend on how large the drive is.
@floobertuber
4 жыл бұрын
Replace the scraper bar every 20 hours? Is that a joke? 'Cause it's a BAD joke. My Ariens 24" has its original steel scraper blade. It's survived 39 Wisconsin winters so far. Making that part out of any plastic (no matter how great) is a HUGE red flag to me!
@jds1vette
3 жыл бұрын
I had to replace the rivets from the scraper on my 1984 Simplicity 555 this year. Wisconsin Strong.
@rontabar4387
3 жыл бұрын
What do you think? The Toro single stage gas powered snow blower has a rubber auger blade. It helps pull the blower along the sidewalk/driveway, especially when you raise the handle a little. This electric Toro snow blower has a metal auger blade and does not pull itself along at all. One needs to push it all the time, much harder to use than the gas powered one. Are there any battery single stage snow blowers that assist in the pulling action like the Toro gas powered one? Thanx.
@skip5500
4 жыл бұрын
What would you recommend for sloped surfaces? I wonder if the light weight can compensate the absence of drive assist or if I should opt for an auger-propelled gas model.
@WorkshopAddict
4 жыл бұрын
I would recommend a paddle assist.
@charlotte213
4 жыл бұрын
It sells $998 in Canada, and I’m going to buy one. Hope it’ll worth it!
@wildoneback
4 жыл бұрын
Yup, it’s a costly blower no doubt, am deciding between this and the snow joe ion 100 v , it’s prized 800 plus , been watching Home Depot site here in Canada for a discount, so far none , the metal augers worry me because of no shear pins and the chance of them hitting the driveway and getting bent or whatever, the rubber augers just hit and there’s no damage
@hawleygriffon9290
4 жыл бұрын
That price would get you a good 2 stage gas at Lowes. Was checking them out today. My needs are different as I need a self propelled unit as all this pushing is bad on the ruptured discs in my back, even though I have a small driveway. But there seems to be very few options for self propelled in electrics. Also, snowfall can be very heavy where I am on the North Shore of Lake Superior. Also my city plows the muck from the street straight into my driveway every time it snows. Doesn't look like the electric would clear that unless you did it right after the plow went by. I also don't have a paved driveway. How do these electrics measure up on gravel? Decisions, decisions...
@EnigmaticPeanut
4 жыл бұрын
@@wildoneback i know theres been bad press about the ego unit, but i still advise it. its works great.
@dougwoog
2 жыл бұрын
Used this for the first time today and it was awesome and quiet, but I must have hit a twig or something and now it's loud and vibrating, no idea how to fix it.
@BostonPower
Жыл бұрын
Are there two battery receptacles or just one?
@joeframer9642
4 жыл бұрын
Great review as always...this is the channel to watch👍. I’m already in the ego platform, so no go for me. If ego can’t do it,,my plow can. ..this unit looks very good though.
@EnigmaticPeanut
4 жыл бұрын
same for me, but i am not sold on the toro. i only heard bad things from them concerning the reliability of their battery, and i know they have been waging a campaign to undermine ego online, which makes me think they are panicking, not 'producing way better quality'. maybe im wrong, but i dont think this test is conclusive at all.
@sherirenee8419
Жыл бұрын
Cannot get the battery off the charger, did it a few times after numerous attempts but i have other batterys that come off very easily on ryobi there is a button this thing i have no idea so now its stuck again
@dashcammer4322
4 жыл бұрын
Your Amazon link takes me to a 60v LEAF blower.
@ColinZwirner
4 жыл бұрын
I honestly don’t understand how this unit can be "miles ahead" of the ego. It has a metal auger that isnt user serviceable. A component moving at that speed is susceptible to impact damage. Rubber cuts through snow just fine and flexes under impact. It is also cheap to replace. The scraper bar design is the exact same as the ego. These machines are just plastic molded chutes with augers and electric motors. They all have comparable output motors. You may as well put on a blindfold and point to the best model because they all do the same thing.
@WorkshopAddict
4 жыл бұрын
Not the case. Build quality and quality of materials used is so much better on the Toro. The Toro was well thought out as they have been building them for decades, while EGO has made one model.... The metal auger works and is stout and will not be bent because the belt would slip and the motor cut out. If I blindfolded you and let you use them, I guarantee you would choose the Toro as the best one.
@kirkv8908
3 жыл бұрын
I have a gravel driveway. Can you adjust the height of this blower so you don’t blow the gravel ?
@WorkshopAddict
3 жыл бұрын
No, what we do is drive over our gravel to pack the snow down and after we get a base, we use this and the stones are below the packed layer.
@markatkinson9963
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review.
@PolishHammer1000
4 жыл бұрын
I bought it off Toro 724 QXE in March and haven't needed to use it yet. I just bought two Toro 60v snow blowers with 7.5 ah battery for less than buying 1 at retail price with taxes. I still have them sealed in the box and waiting to use them. I'm on the fence about keeping the Toro 724 QX3. I have a two car driveway about 25-30 feet. I get a mix of wet snow and some heavy snow. Is it going to be superior to the Toro 60v or should I return it? Everyone please chime in because I would love to hear your opinion. Les Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
@luisgarciaatbosakmotors3509
2 жыл бұрын
i am a tall person and dont want to slouch. how tall is the handle from the ground
@alexralston22
2 жыл бұрын
First off I don't know anything. But why all the back and forth? Aren't you supposed to clear a driveway in more square motion so you don't have to back up so much?
@Cooper_m22
4 жыл бұрын
I disagree with your review. I live in Montana we get a lot of snow, and my Ego snow blower can handle anything that Montana weather throws at it. Yes the scraper bar could use a redesign. My neighbor has the Toro my batteries last longer and my Ego throws the snow farther and by the look of his scraper bar he will be replacing it soon.
@WorkshopAddict
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Always nice to hear someone who has had a different experience than us. What Toro blower does your neighbor have? The single battery or dual battery? Here in Michigan, our EGO just has not handled the wet snow and beyond that, we keep having them fail. It would have been in this video if it would not have broke at the neighbors.
@Cooper_m22
4 жыл бұрын
@@WorkshopAddict that could be the the difference between my experience and yours Montana snow about 80% of the time is more powdery snow than what Michigan would get. As for my neighbor I will have to ask him but knowing him it's the dual battery.
@jacobduncan8875
3 жыл бұрын
Ego is good but that doesn't mean that the toro isn't good! You liking ego doesn't make toro bad!
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