Toro Snowblower in deep snow. How far will it throw deep wet snow?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

You can watch the video of our first use of this snow blower here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3uwfZV5jLJre5o And the video of us unpacking and assembling it is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZu7d5mqpc6MZtE

[@Thomasfarmstn]

My nephew plays hockey for the York Slipjacks.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Cool video. I can’t believe you have that much snow. It is 70 degrees here in Kansas

[@PurpleCollarLife]

We had 70 yesterday. Supposed to be 70 again today. Our snow Monday was just a little teaser and reminder to get ready! :)

[@RockhillfarmYT]

@@PurpleCollarLife pretty crazy. We always talk about the weather fluctuations here but that’s a new one

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

I'm glad I don't have to use a snow blower anymore. I have used them for many years prior to moving to Tennessee. I have subbed your channel. Thanks

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for the sub, the comment, and joining us!

[@birdnest5814]

Hi. I subscribed to your channel and left a 👍 . I have to admit this video made me cold, just by watching it 😂 I’m from upstate ny, but have lived in Florida my whole adult life. 👍💕😊

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching, commenting, and subscribing Birdnest58! Truly appreciated!

[@michaelmckay]

Thank you for posting!! I live in LA and we never have snow so this is interesting to learn about....... but dont want to have to use the info haha

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheMacs1]

Wow. That’s pretty impressive. We haven’t seen snow like that in our entire lives!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Great video try out and testing video Sir and yes that snowblower can throw very far in deed 👍😊 Have a great week Cheers !!!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks 👍

[@CloverSkyblue]

Wow that machine is a dandy, works great in snow. Wish to have one this winter.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I love it! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@n3ocl]

I live in Erie and I am on the market for a new snowblower. Thanks for the demonstration. It looks like I'll be buying a Toro.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Hi Rob - we love that Toro. I think we have 6 videos about it now on the channel. Thanks for watching and commenting! If you're not already a subscriber, we'd love if you'd click the button and watch our videos from slightly south of you!

[@dennis78382]

I don't miss my winters in Maine and Pennsylvania. Looks like a sturdy Reliable machine!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

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[@jessicalovedragonfly]

Hi Chad 👋 What an Excellent review 🎉 This snowblower sure can handle more than I had even thought at first glance. I am looking forward to all this snow, not far away now 🎉 Thanks for stopping by my channel, I have joined and looking forward to more 💃 Sending lots of love from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching and subbing!

[@jessicalovedragonfly]

@@PurpleCollarLife Your welcome 🦋

[@MarkNealJr]

This is really cool to watch! I have not had a lot of experience with snow, but I moved to Michigan earlier this year and I will be seeing more than I did in Texas!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Mark - Thanks for watching! We appreciate your support!

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

Looks like a beast! Even handled the gavel chunks with ease 😜 Looks like you’re in the PA snow belt....and I’m not one bit jealous 😁

[@PurpleCollarLife]

It did! We are in that Lake Erie snow belt! Thanks for watching, subscribing and commenting. We appreciate it!

[@thesmallwoodlot433]

With all that gravel, keep some spare sheer pins handy! And don’t forget to clean and lube the chain in the lower ends when done blowing! We have the same unit at work, but a few years older, when I started working there it was almost ready for the scrap yard. I took it apart, replaced the chain drives, sheer pins, and soaked all the rusty parts that were seized with vinegar for two weeks. The end result a snow blower that works, and after each use, I lift it up on the table and blow out all the snow that collects in the bottom housings and lube the chains! As with most equipment, the more you use it the more you need to maintain it!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks, Pat! No shear pins in this model. More on that in a future video. Great points though about maintaining equipment. We like to make our equipment last, so I appreciate the tips.

[@sharpshooter012345]

Lot of snow.. love it when that thing goes to work lol

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Me too! Thanks.

[@AJmx2702001]

I have to get my farming done before i can worry about snow lol and thanks for dropping by

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for the visit! Appreciate the support.

[@samb4678]

This is pretty satisfying to see in the snow.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

It really is. I think it's mesmerizing to watch. Thanks, Sam B!

[@HomeWithTheBuffingtons]

So cool! I was wearing shorts and a tshirt today though. :) Your team held on for a win too. :)

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Go Buffalo! Strong season so far.

[@michiganpines4064]

WAIT...Is it snowing this much right now near you? Craziness. Great information and great video. 🎄

[@PurpleCollarLife]

It's gone now. Came on Monday, melted by Wednesday.

[@AskDaddyjoe]

cool video I think the Toro was throwing snow down to Arkansas lol keep up the good work

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks 👍

[@adubbelde1]

I bought my 828 when I lived in Minnesota. Now I'm in South Dakota at 5600 feet. I really need to rejet the carb as it runs a little rich and doesn't idle well. I also leave my shoes up but I've been thinking of getting a second single stage thrower for the concrete apron and sidewalk. I've had one before and they really scour down to the concrete.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for your comment! The only thing better than having a snow blower like this. . . . would be having two! :)

[@HarleyGurl114]

Wow! Love Toro we use one every winter here and it is a great machine

[@PurpleCollarLife]

It sure is!

[@jeromeprzybilla9999]

Pretty impressive & powerful machine you have there for only 8 hp, unlike my 2019 Husqvarna ST330 369cc 11 hp. My machine struggles at 8" of snow in 1st gear after about 12' distance. You got yourself a good machine.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I wasn't sure how powerful it would be. But you're right - there is PLENTY of power in the Toro Power Max Heavy Duty 828.

[@SomeplaceOrAnother]

Snowblowers are awesome 😁 really make it easy to get the job done 👍

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I totally agree! I thought they would be more difficult than a snow plow on the 4-wheeler. But I find it actually works better, since it keeps the driveway wider.

[@outsideinmichigan]

The Toro really throws the snow and the shoot controller is pretty smooth.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

The Quick Stick is great!

[@Romeo-kp8tc]

Thanks for demonstration, but where I live we need a rain maker although we had some overnight rain . Maybe a dust blower here 🤣🤣😄🤠🇦🇺

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Maybe my NEXT video will be something that applies more to your area.

[@jacky3708]

Wow! Very nice work my friend!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thank you very much! Appreciate you're support!

[@Tampaboys]

It’s so cool watching it crave spots out like that amazing

[@PurpleCollarLife]

It really is!

[@ronh3424]

wow some snow have not had it like that in the uk for many years , nice vid as usual thanks

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@solidamanda]

finally someone actually tests the machine.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching and commenting! We have other videos of using the Power Max on our channel too. We're really happy with the Toro snow blower.

[@preparedliving]

That snow!! We can only dream of snow here lol ~ Crystal

[@PurpleCollarLife]

It is beautiful. Thanks for joining us!

[@traveller-lokesh]

good machine👍

[@PurpleCollarLife]

It sure is! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@1ronhall]

Nice video review and demonstration ...... looks like a real nice machine!!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

It is! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jimeckenrode1271]

Very impressive. I have never seen anyone blow snow off of grass.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Well, you have now! :) Olive (our Great Dane) loves that we clear paths for her in the winter.

[@selfretired3025]

Nice big machine. It has some power.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Yes indeed!

[@twinbrookacres]

That's a nice machine. Good location for the light. My new machine has the light built into the cover panel between the handlebars, right behind the chute! I don't know who the genius was that designed that!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Yes, I'm impressed with the location and intensity of the light! Behind the chute wouldn't work well. :)

[@VaniceVlog]

Fantastic this is really amazing..how i wish i could try to experience that

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for coming over to the channel! We really appreciate your support.

[@VaniceVlog]

@@PurpleCollarLife its my pleasure..God bless

[@FullTimeDreamRV]

Not looking forward to this season, but looks like a great machine to help. Thanks for the video.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@BeCCaWhere2GoNext]

That is cool looking snow blower! Enjoyed watching it! Awesome share! Just subscribed++ stay connected!👍

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thank you so much 👍

[@HappyLifeofJoey]

Good information for me as I will need this kind of thing sooner or later. We have heavy snowfalls in winter. 😃

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kyle_films]

That shoots far! Seems like a pretty good machine

[@PurpleCollarLife]

It does! I'm really happy with it.

[@MRnounoursSQ]

Ho boy you already have some snow.LOL

[@PurpleCollarLife]

We did. It's gone now. 70's yesterday and today. That's the Pennsylvania November for you!

[@TheRamblingsofBry]

Wow, that is REAL snow, we see very little [usually] over here in the UK.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That's lake effect snow - when the cold air passes over Lake Erie, it picks up all that moisture and them drops it on us. I like it!

[@MikeM100]

In Mississippi our summer lasts from June to May. We're still cutting grass.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I enjoy cutting grass too! But the snow blower is lots of fun.

[@KaktoNails]

Lot of snow ❄️😍❤️❤️

[@PurpleCollarLife]

It went as quickly as it came.

[@jbrokens07]

Do you have issues with your toro wandering and not tracking straight?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for asking - mine tracks very straight. I have heard that if one of the tires is just a little lower in air pressure than the other, it can track to one side. I've also heard that if the skids aren't level, the same can happen. Thanks for watching and asking!

[@DoggyMoggy]

That's pretty cool to see. Somehow kinda satisfying to the OCD side of my brain 😀👍

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@STEVE_M439]

Toro 10/28 snowblower review Snow blowers owned. All with Tecumseh engines not the cheap Chinese engines.. 1. Toro 10/28 2. Ariens 8/24 3. Yardman 8/24 built from various parts. I live in upper Michigan, last year we had a huge mid march snowstorm. It was about 30 inches of the heavy wet stuff, you know the kind. I got up around 5:00am and had my coffee as usual and then donned my Carhartts for the usual 90 minutes of clearing snow. My driveway is gravel and about 300 ft long with a few smaller sections and dog runs. I got out to my garage at the far end of my property and turned on the lights. At the time I had fluorescent lights that took a bit of time to warm up to full brightness. The snowblowers are arranged in various areas in the garage waiting to be called to duty. First I looked at the Ariens, It refused to make eye contact and I’m pretty sure it pointed in the direction of the back corner. This snow was a bit more than the 8/24 could handle anyways. Next, I walked by the Yardman and I could see a small oil leak begin to form on the floor. Pass. As the lights started to warm up I could just make out the Toro in the back corner of the garage. This blower was tough, scarred, battle hardened and had never failed me. It was dusty and worn with some small areas of rust on the augur and the red touch up paint was obvious. He was just sitting there with its hat tipped down smoking a cigarette in the dark waiting for action. We made direct eye contact for a second or two and I said , “you ready”? Then somehow through no action by my own, that Tecumseh 10HP roared to life… that had never happened before but we shared a mutual respect so I didn’t think much of it. On went my gloves and out the door we went. For the next 90 minutes together we chopped, tore, hacked, sliced, shredded and basically devastated that snow in such horrible ways that it makes me cringe even to this day. That Toro raged through that heavy snow with a hatred and vengeance witnessed before. It was truly inspirational and every second was a true pleasure. Never a sputter, never a hiccup, never a complaint. When the job was done I throttled it down for a minute before shutting down and returning it to the garage. After brushing off of some accumulated snow around the augur assembly I returned it to the corner where it likes to be kept. I turned to the Toro and said “thanks”. As I walked toward the door I glanced back at the Toro as he put his leather hat back on, tilted it down and lit up a smoke. Till next time……….

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for the great story! I'm hoping we get one of those big March snow storms this year. One last winter hurrah for the year. I'll actually be doing some travel up through Michigan a few times in the coming month. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@dmalloy96]

You can keep the snow it’s 65 degrees in Missouri this morning looks like the snow blower works great

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Hi David - it was 70 here yesterday. That's right - 12 inches of snow on Monday, 70 degrees and beautiful on Saturday. Go figure.

[@Thomasfarmstn]

I have some neighbors who moved here from outside of Hershey. Sold a big farm up there and bought one here. Dairymen.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Hershey area is a beautiful area too. I love PA milk! I don't know if I've ever had TN milk. Thanks for sharing and commenting!

[@tonymckeage1028]

Great Vlog, well done thanks

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Hey Tony - Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for supporting us!

[@livingrural7980]

Works great! I bet more like 45 feet!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

You got that right!

[@Tampaboys]

Man that machine blows hard heck ya

[@PurpleCollarLife]

We love it.

[@wiggsan]

Wish we had snow like you have.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

It is a lot of fun.

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

It does a good job...

[@PurpleCollarLife]

We enjoyed it. Now we need more snow!

[@AkDadStuff]

Heyhey Chad That wasn't this year was it? I didn't know that you guys had that much snow already this year. That's my old neck of the woods

[@PurpleCollarLife]

It was a surprise lake effect snow storm. I love when that happens. I like surprise snow.

[@AkDadStuff]

@@PurpleCollarLife Me too

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

That works great

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Yes it does. Thanks, Larry!

[@ricepadi29]

That is insane how much snow you got. Did it all melt already?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Hi SOS - it's gone. It all melted in a couple days.

[@jeffwoehrle]

I've had some Toro equipment for years. Pretty much bulletproof. My old John Deere 1032D snow blower has served me well and it's a shame that JD doesn't make them anymore. This machine is on its last legs (and has been for years...lol), and I enjoyed seeing your experience with a Toro.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for sharing

[@dr.z1554]

I've had this not even a week and the auger cable keeps coming undone why? I got it from homw depot fully assembled

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Hello Dr. Z. Sorry to hear that. I've never had that issue with mine. I wonder if the auger cable isn't connected properly. What do you need to do to re-connect it? Is it coming off at the handle end or the other end?

[@dr.z1554]

@@PurpleCollarLife it's coming off where the nut is. I hav eto screw it back on. Just happened tonight twice. I'm in Buffalo and were getting hit pretty hard.

[@tjlomin1466]

My snow blower always seem to leave a layer behind.. front rides high??

[@PurpleCollarLife]

There has to be a gap with some amount left behind, otherwise the auger would scrape the concrete/black top surface.

[@265hemi7]

It doesn't snow much in Australia ! Except in mountain / ski resorts ! Hardly ever snows in city / metro suburban area !

[@PurpleCollarLife]

You're missing out! The snow can be fun. 😀

[@265hemi7]

@@PurpleCollarLife neatest snow to me in my state ( Victoria ) would be in the Alpine or mountain area's a couole of hours near me ! I can only recall snow once ever in the metro area ! We have mount Buller for snow , lake mountain , Thredbo , etc ...

[@emrythompson]

Did you already get snow this year? We haven’t had any, Northeast Ohio

[@PurpleCollarLife]

We did. It was the first week in November. Lake effect snow from Lake Erie.

[@mountainlivinghomestead429]

Ooooo I want one of them.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Hi MLH - it works great!

[@cdistefano73]

How does it do on gas? You have a longer driveway than us but does it race through a tank quickly?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

It's our first snow blower, so we don't have anything to compare it to. But I've only put gas in it twice, and it's never run out. I wasn't sure, with that tank size, how much of the driveway we'd get done. But we can do the length and width of our driveway without running out. AND - we stop to move cameras around quite a bit for filming.

[@Z-Bart]

Way back when I had a John Deere 8-32. Way to big of a cut for only an 8 Hp engine. I got by for two winters then I bought a skid steer. 👍

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Hi Ray - Thanks for watching and commenting. The engine on the Toro seems to have plenty of power so far.

[@Z-Bart]

@@PurpleCollarLife I see that. I meant my JD with the 8 hp was way under powered.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@Z-Bart Thanks. I knew what you meant. I am not sure what the HP equivalent of this Toro engine is since they don't rate them by HP any more.

[@caspermanatkentucky]

i live in Toronto Canada i have a large to medium size driveway can you recommend the type of snowblower for me

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Hello! Thanks for watching. Our driveway is a 1/4 mile driveway. If I had more time and our driveway were paved/blacktop - I would use the snow blower more often. But with a driveway like ours, plowing the snow is a much more fast process than blowing it with the Toro. So it depends on your driveway surface - and what you mean by large to medium.

[@kansaIainen]

Don't let the wet snow freeze in the thrower flaps. You'll burn the drive belt.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks, I'll keep an eye on it.

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

I want a snowblower that will throw the snow so far it won’t land until July next year and cool down some hot day.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Wouldn't THAT be nice! Toro - anything in the works? 😂

[@terrirankl3326]

I need this video because it was realy realy wet snow

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks!

[@MihaiVH]

Where is that snow?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

In Pennsylvania (USA)

[@hi-cofarms4983]

It’s to early for snow. Although the blower looks great!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I enjoyed the little preview. We had 70's yesterday and today.

[@midknight4932]

Nice video. New sub here

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks and welcome

[@smallengines1018]

Why you snowblowing the grass

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I was just trying it out in the deepest snow areas. My wife asked the same question. 😄

[@smallengines1018]

@@PurpleCollarLife O ok

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

Yeah it's not a great idea to run over gravel with a snowblower 😬.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks, Old Croney's Garage. I'll be doing a future video on this topic. Stay posted. ;)

[@sujak2]

That is not wet snow that is easily packed into a snowball or can be rolled to make a snowman. When you have that much snow and temp3rature get above freezing snowblowers will not throw that type of snow. The blades churn it into slush and it clogs in the discharge chute.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Since starting our KZbin channel - I've learned that different areas refer to terminology of snow density differently. Around here, we call packing snow "wet" because it packs and is more wet than the non-packing "dry" snow. So far, I've gone through some deep slush and our blower seems to still be able to throw it. Maybe not as high or as far - but it hasn't clogged yet.

[@builtontherockhomestead9390]

Glad I don't need a snow blower.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I don't know - you're missing out on quite a bit of fun!

[@builtontherockhomestead9390]

@@PurpleCollarLife any time it is below 40f, not fun for me.

[@gamingonatincan8704]

My 15 year old craftsman with a tecumseh engine will start in 1 pull 😂

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That's awesome. I've always heard great things about the Tecumseh engines.

[@gamingonatincan8704]

@@PurpleCollarLife they are really good engines but not the most powerful. To get the most power when snowblower people should get 8hp to the 10hp but if they over rev they can blow a connecting rod

[@davidverbockel9052]

Not wet snow

[@PurpleCollarLife]

We consider packing snow “wet” snow. If it is more clear than white, we consider that slush. Just different terminology in different areas I think. Do you call slush wet snow?Thanks for watching.

[@konradkuras6323]

KNRAD. KURAS

[@PurpleCollarLife]

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