Snow blower investment return. Toro Power Max Heavy Duty and potential ways to save or make money.

[@RVFieldTrip]

As a Floridian I can only watch you have fun with your Snow blower, great video

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@twinbrookacres]

Clearing snow with my tractor and walk-behind snowblower is my stress-relief time! I bring my i-pod and earbuds and tune out the world!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That is awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@brentphillips262]

And maybe take a beer break between every pass. That makes the therapy session last longer. I use work tunes bluetooth headphones and it sure is a stress reliever. Same for mowing

[@peterdangelo1943]

I've got a 828 Toro OAE Heavy Duty, I am impressed how easy it is to operate.Tried it on heavy wet snow quite impressed. I do my own maintenance on all my machines. I call it the beast.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Enjoy that snow blower! This winter we haven't had an opportunity to even get ours out. Pretty disappointing winter for those of use who love snow. Yesterday (February 15th - it was 70 degrees here in northwest PA). I don't ever remember a winter like this before.

[@russellmaddock3492]

Great video! Your Toro Power Max HD is a great performing snow blower. I got to try my Toro Power Max HD 1232 for the first time this winter. In 9 inches of extremely wet heavy snow, it was able to throw it 40 plus feet and never even hinted of clogging, and that was after nearly two hours in that stuff. Toro's anti clog system defiantly works as advertised. In your video you showed how well the Toro HD snow blowers handle the berm of snow left by the county plow truck. Some feel they need a 3-stage to deal with the berms at the end of driveways. Not so when you own a Toro Power Max HD snow blower. By the way, I feel 3-stage snow blowers are way overrated and are not nearly as efficient as a quality 2 stage HD snow blower. You proved that in your excellent video. Thanks for sharing.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That’s good to hear! We’re very impressed with the power of the Power Max. I never thought a small (not on a tractor) snow blower would throw as far as these do!

[@OurGreeneAcres]

Hey Chad glad to see you survived the storm. That snow blower looks to do a great job, but I’m not sure why I’m watching I’ve only had that much snow like twice in my life. That said for me the ROI would not be too great, now I’ve jinxed myself I’ll probably get 2’. Take care brother.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I'd say you should probably get one. It's good insurance. :)

[@TS-sx3rf]

Good job keeping you driveway clear and clearing away the snow from your mailboxes making it easier for the mailman.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks 👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I had a walk behind blower for many years and I can say it has saved my life. I would have died a hundred times from heart attacks of not for this life saver!!! Take care!!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching and commenting! We always look forward to it. We're glad you had that walk behind blower!

[@RustyGlovebox]

Glad I life down south. If we get 1 to 3 inches that's a lot. Keep that snow blower rolling and the road clear Buddy

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Will do. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@BotaTrac]

Hey Chad! Another great video Brother! I'm glad to see you made it through the storm. Your snow blower does a great job - I wouldn't be caught up in the Northeast without a snow blower - yours will pay for itself over and over! Have a great Christmas and Happy New Year.....looking forward to new content!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks! You too!

[@TheHobbyFarmHomestead]

That thing is a beast! I usually use my tractors but i always have the gravel clean up in the spring. Keep up the good work! P.S. That view was awesome!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks 👍

[@ritterjon]

💥 Wish I had snow to play in! *Keep on tractoring!*

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks 👍. You may regret those words. You could get a foot or two any day now. :)

[@joelongrid7625]

Weather channel just said MN is not getting any snow this year, HA. For crying out loud it was raining up here in Moorhead this morning and 36 degrees. Uffda.

[@Gfoke]

The efficiency of this thing is impressive. You convinced me to get a 26" version for myself. Doesn't look like it pushes snow off to the side that it couldn't manage, doesn't ride up on the snow like my old snapper does.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for letting us know! We love to hear when people like our videos and it helps them make a decision on one thing or another. You're exactly right, it is an impressive machine. Thanks again for the comment. We look forward to hearing from you again in the future. If you haven't already, please click that subscribe button. Happy new year!

[@anz388]

Very good review. I like the commentary, views, and video

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Much appreciated!

[@michiganpines4064]

What a beautiful piece of land you guys have! We still can't believe how much snow you guys already have too!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS to your family!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks so much. We do love our property. Merry Christmas to you too!

[@sharpshooter012345]

Satisfying to watch. Thanks for the upload.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@joelongrid7625]

Absolutely love your driveway, secluded and scenic. I bet once you are at the house you don't even know the road is there. Good info on the investment, that's how I justify my purchases to my wife.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks 👍

[@photocontrol]

Nice Toro snowblower! I have a small Toro single stage snowblower. We had our first snowfall of the season here today, I used my tractor to plow the snow tonight. The heavy wet snow has knocked out the power, but luckily I have a diesel generator keeping everything going right now.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for sharing. Do you like the diesel generator? So it powers the entire house? That's awesome.

[@photocontrol]

@@PurpleCollarLife Yes I like the diesel generator, it has an automatic start and auto transfer switch. It powers most of the house, I just have to avoid using the oven. It's crucial in keeping the heat running in my greenhouses.

[@42Channel42]

Like how you added ROI into the video. Smart.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks! I try to calculate ROI on any purchase. Sometimes the return isn't monetary, it's time savings, energy savings, back savings, etc. :).

[@42Channel42]

@@PurpleCollarLife that’s really interesting. Good way of looking at pros and cons 👍

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Great job That video made me want a snowblower but we just don’t get enough snow around here to justify it

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks! They (Toro) make a really cool power shovel for people who get less snow. :) Even shoveling can be fun! 😀

[@brentphillips262]

Just ordered a 828 HD. But when you first showed the outside my instinct was Brrrraaaaaap on my quad blasting thru those woods. Love winter riding. Great video. Can't wait for mine to get here. Feb 2021 so it's a 3 week eta. Ugh.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

You'll love it! Thanks for watching.

[@gary56]

I live in southwestern PA and got 12” from the same storm. I have a 2016 Toro 826 power max hd and it is a tank. I will give you a tip before you go out to use it or after the snow melts spray the entire auger housing and inside of the chute with WD~40. It keeps it looking new and no snow will stick. I love my Toro.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Hi Gary - Thanks for the tip! I'll start doing that with our 828 Power Max. I want it to stay looking new.

[@LogHouseFarm]

We don't get quite as much snow as you do, so it would take more time to make the purchase worthwhile. We don't have anything for snow removal right now, but it would be nice to have something someday - we are actually getting our first snowfall of the season right now!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

The first snowfall is always exciting! Makes me feel like a kid again.

[@gary56]

@@PurpleCollarLife Yes I know. I have had mine for four years and have used it only three times but still worth every penny. They are fun to use especially when they don’t clog.

[@samb4678]

Nice video! Merry Early Christmas!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks! You too!

[@samb4678]

@@PurpleCollarLife you’re welcome and thank you

[@tubbyguyoutdoors]

Well done bud ! Lots of opportunity out there ! Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks, you too!

[@ThriftyAngela]

Yep, I remember having a snow blower when I lived in Massachusetts. It was definitely a great investment. This looked like a really nice one. That's a lot of snow... Lol!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks! Happy New Year!

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

I love doing my own snow removal oddly enough it feels very therapeutic. I couldn’t picture life without snow or the change of seasons.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Agreed. I enjoy watching the progress and the feeling of accomplishment. The same with mowing in the summer.

[@PFred-ew4zd]

Great video(s) on the new 828. Going on second year with my 928HD that replaced my 1989 Powershift 828, auger gears striped after 30 years of hard use in New England. Still going to repair it as the Drum Auger on these are awesome for just eating snow! Anyway was really surprised how the new 828 performed, doesn't throw snow as far as the 928 but gets the job done without slowing down much. Next year Toro should send you the 1428 seeing you have a nice long driveway to show it off and do a great job Demoing! Have fun!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@P. Fred - Thanks for watching and commenting! Great to hear that your 1989 Powershift 828 was a 30+ year machine in New England! I couldn't be more impressed with the Power Max 828. Like you say - the engine seems really powerful. We'd love to try one of the larger models next year! Great idea.

[@RandWFarmstead-TonyWalsh]

I'm glad I don't live in an area where I need that type equipment, great review though. Take care and Merry Christmas.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks, you too!

[@thatswiss1385]

Nice machine, must be fun to operate, I never operated a snow blower. Quite some work to do with your long driveway! Merry Christmas to you and your famely!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks 👍. It is a lot of fun!

[@russellmaddock3492]

These Toro Power Max HD machines have great traction, and the balance of these heavy machines are engineered very well by Toro. Last winter here in southeastern Michigan we had a few days of extremely cold temps with high winds. The little bit of snow we got blew in drifts in certain places. As cold as it was the engine started right up using the pull cord. Always remember to open the fuel valve before pressing the primming bulb three times. I find using ethanol free fuel if available in your area is the best way to go for your outdoor power equipment carburetors. Even 10 percent ethanol causes issues if left in the carburetor too long. Nothing worse than your snow blower not starting due to the effects of ethanol in the carburetor. Where I live in southeastern Michigan, Ethanol free fuel is about the cost of 91 octane 10% ethanol fuel.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I was just up your way a few weeks ago (up through Flint, Saginaw, and Bay City) for work. The Ethanol-free gasoline is key. I feel bad for people who live in areas without any access to it.

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

I did the ROI........here in Alabama it would take 1.2 forevers to get my money back. 😅😂🤣 Nice video!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

True!

[@outandaboutsciencewithmr.g]

Worth their weight in gold!! It's a little harder in the city though..Nowhere to throw the snow...makes life a little more difficult..but still beats breaking your back shoveling!!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks!

[@adenreview1371]

Great job roy, one of the great powerful machinine I have toro leaf blower, and toro trimmer those are well bilt reputed brand

[@PurpleCollarLife]

We're really impressed with the Toro brand. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Epnka]

Looks like you have a good 4 wheeler in your garage. I can only see the back, looks like a honda foreman 400 or 450? You could install a plow for cheaper than $1200, less work and more fun than a snow blower. If you're worried about gravel you can raise the plow a bit with the winch. I have both options in my garage, still use the blower occasionally but mostly wheeler with the plow.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Hi Erica! Thanks for watching and commenting. Good eyes! I do indeed have a Honda Foreman 450. I've plowed snow with it for years. It works great. I do have the electric winch and have the skid shoes set so that I dig up as little gravel as possible. I wanted to try the snow blower out last year just to compare. I do prefer to plow with the snow plow, but I love having the blower for the deep stuff at the end of the driveway, right in front of the garage, and on the sidewalks. Here's a video of the Honda Foreman 450 plowing snow: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX-TfmylaJaCp6s

[@NilsKall]

Had a snowblower a couple of years ago (Mcculloch, a Husqvarna brand) and hated it. Tried it once every winter and it was slow, noisy had poor light and the snow always blew into my face. +Gravel jammed itself between the impeller and the chute. I do believe the Toro units are better from what I have seen but I sold my blower after a couple of years. Used my FEL after that and will use the mini ex if I get any snow this year.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks! We've been impressed with this Toro.

[@davidhintz1]

´McCulloch was a good brand back in the 70´s and 80´s, but now they are basically a piece of junk.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@davidhintz1 Wasn't that a great chainsaw brand?

[@NilsKall]

Purple Collar Life true, same with Partner, bought by Husqvarna when it was owned by Electrolux and then turned into low budget versions not to compete with the other brands. The Mcculloch lawn mower I had was OK but lacking in finish. The snowblower was probably the same as a Husqvarna but with bushings instead of bearings and those kind of difference. If I had not had garden tractor with a fel I would have had to use the blower. Oh and one more thing, when I bought it was impossible to pull start. Worked with the electric starter. Turned out the coil gap to the flywheel was 1 cm, ((1/2.54 inch). Fixed it easy and then it started OK. Poor assembly control I guess but that was more a Briggs and Stratton problem I guess.

[@NilsKall]

Purple Collar Life here is my dreaded snowblower in action: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6iYeXSnfdeXe6s

[@curemeister7443]

You mentioned sale price at HD, your local Toro dealer has this machine along with the entire line of Toro blowers at the same price. HD only assembles these machines. HD does not fine tune the levelness or proper adjustment of levers and cables. I found out the hard way. Support your local business.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Excellent point! Supporting your local Toro dealer is a great idea. I only mentioned the HD price because the price recently dropped there. I believe previously it had been something like $1899.

[@Swarmstead]

We finally broke down and got a snowblower for the new driveway. Definitely a timesaver and a back saver.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@tractorrookie]

💪Pretty interesting! I can’t really relate to getting that much snow or moving it. Looks like fun !!!🚜🇺🇸🥶

[@PurpleCollarLife]

It sure is

[@beesouljah]

It's all about the "R.O.I.". Always the R.O.I.. Gotta love that ROI. We love "ROI".😅😊

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching! I think if someone is using their snow blower for commercial purposes - it's important for that individual to know how long it will take to recuperate their money and start making a profit.

[@thomasdowell4368]

Just purchased this exact machine, now waiting for the snow here in Eastern Iowa. Home depot just charged me $1,459 plus tax

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I’ve been waiting all winter so far for enough snow to use the machine on this year. So far, nothing here in northwest PA. Now that you have a snow blower, you probably won’t get much snow either. That seems to be how it goes. ;)

[@davida.p.9911]

You guys don't have to worry about DREAMING of a white Christmas, it IS a white Christmas. 🎄😀 Looks really pretty. It definitely throws the snow really far, is The wind blowing back over your work area a big factor? Depends on the speed I'm guessing.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

The wind can be a factor. I like using the Quick Stick to adjust the snow lower or in the other direction when it starts blowing back at me.

[@Rooster1172T]

I wish I could own one of these because of how satisfying it is, but I live in Australia.. haha

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Well, you've got lots of beauty around you there. But you are missing out on watching the snow blower in action! :)

[@smallengines1018]

Dang that's a nice snowblower I have a Toro ccr 2450

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks! We love it.

[@jonw4595]

sneakers, you know you're loving winter when lol

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks, Jon. You're the second person who thought I was wearing sneakers. They're boots from Tractor Supply. 😀

[@salman617]

Wow your driveway is huge

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for commenting. Yes, our driveway is a long one. We like that we're off the road a little ways and in our own space of the woods.

[@rf005]

I just bougfht a Toro powermax 2 stage last week , the thing i do not like is the slowest speed is too fast. And on Asphault it does not go to pavement it leaves a thin film of snow and it freezes and becomes a liability.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Sorry to hear that. Our slowest speed is just barely a crawl. I don't really use it now that I'm more comfortable with the machine. I've never set the skids up because of our gravel driveway. But when it was brand new and the skids were all the way up - it looked like the augers would almost skim the surface of wherever you're clearing. I can see how that little thin layer could be problematic, but there would be no way to have it clear against the surface entirely without damaging the surface or the snow blower, right? Thanks for watching and commenting! I love hearing what others think. It sounds like you're disappointed with your Power Max.

[@tomkeating65]

My driveway was all 30 inches deep the other night. Doubt if the Toro would make it that easy. Kubota with a snowblower would make it easier, but some one stole it. 🤨🤨🤨

[@PurpleCollarLife]

30 inches deep would be tough! But we'd love to give it a try! Sorry to hear about the Kubota. They stole it from your house?

[@tomkeating65]

@@PurpleCollarLife yup. Right from the house. Middle of the night. That's what you get from living in the boonies.

[@joewosilis259]

Hello. I've read on some forums that the new models with locking differentials tends to make steering tough. Any issues with steering?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Not at all. I've had no trouble turning. Our driveway has multiple turns, and I do a lot of turning around (for making the videos).

[@ColeSpolaric]

I think time wise it would make more sense to have one for the tractor. If the tractor can handle it, and if you can afford it.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Maybe someday.

[@jeanpomerleau8416]

nice boots :) , looks like you started in sneakers.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I was in boots the whole time, but I never know whether to tuck my pants in or over the boots. :)

[@Z-Bart]

How far are you from The Morgans? They are about 30 miles North of Pittsburg.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

We're in the same general area as them. Thanks!

[@PatrickWagz]

Hopefully you took a few random passes thru the front yard again (for the Mrs.!!!) :-)

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I was strictly warned not to. :)

[@PatrickWagz]

@@PurpleCollarLife :(

[@bdawg8907]

That length of a driveway, I’d definitely look at a small tractor and blower rather than a walk behind.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

We were just doing a test to see how long with the snow blower. I typically plow our long driveway with the tractor and snow plow. But when the snow gets too high, or too heavy to push - I do use the Toro Power Max to clear the lane.

[@bdawg8907]

@@PurpleCollarLife ah

[@WorldsOkayestFarmer]

*Thats a nice machine how long does it take you to do that size driveway? Why not a plow on the ranger? Gravel displacement?* #WorldsOkayestFarmer

[@PurpleCollarLife]

It takes a few hours to do the entire driveway. The Honda Foreman with plow does it faster for sure, but it displaces gravel AND the driveway gets too narrow after several plowings because it can't push the snow back far enough. No plow on the Ranger yet. I think it's too long to maneuver well in the driveway.

[@muzikmon2267]

YOU SAID YOUR DRIVEWAY IS A QUARTER MILE LONG!! WOW!! So the question is how long does it take you to clear 15 20 in of snow with that machine Start to finish.. And if I had a driveway like yours I'd probably get the widest one I could find And I would get the tract version.. The tracks version Will never ride up on the snow because you can set the wheels so all the weight will go on the front of the machine and it can also float to stay above gravel.. Yes it's harder to maneuver But with a long driveway maneuverability is not what you need You need something to be done quickly and efficiently.. That's why they say by the wheeled version if you have smaller property and you have to turn a lot and if you have long driveways with less maneuverability and lots of snow the tracked version is better..

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I totally agree. If I were doing my entire driveway regularly, I'd get the widest version of the Toro snow blower, and get the tracks. It takes a lot longer to use the snow blower on the driveway than it does for me to plow it using the tractor or 4 wheeler. However, there are certain types of snow, and some areas (end of driveway) where the snow blower is a must when we get a lot of snow. Thinking especially of the end of the driveway where the PennDOT truck pushes all the snow from the road - that area can get very deep, heavy, and crusty. The snow blower is a better solution for that than my snow plow (or a shovel!). Thanks for watching.

[@muzikmon2267]

@@PurpleCollarLife But I was still very interested ( How long does it take you to do your driveway with that snowblower in like over 12 in of snow? )

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@muzikmon2267 Definitely a few hours. It's hard to tell how long it would take if I were just blowing the snow. I'm usually moving cameras around, so that takes longer.

[@muzikmon2267]

@@PurpleCollarLife yeah recording stuff definitely slows things down. But that's just a lot of snow blowing.. quarter mile driveway CRAZY!! BUT IT WAS A GREAT VIDEO TO WATCH!! That's why I liked and subscribed.. ;)

[@muzikmon2267]

@@PurpleCollarLife yeah and the other problem with snow blowers is If you go to fast Then this spillage that comes out then you have to go over again and try to get that.. Lot of walking a lot of work a lot of time..

[@Todd.T]

1. I have a linear 5 car driveway and need to move the snow to the front half of the driveway and then put it on the lawn. 2. I have shovelled for as long as 5 hours continuously in a big snowstorm. Couldn't move the next day. Felt glued to the bed. 3. When snow is wet and temps are dropping, you need to remove snow faster when it is harder to do so. 4. I bought a Toro single stage blower 22 years ago for $750. 5. The amount of time I have saved times my hourly compensation at work far exceeds the cost of the blower and I am not taxed per dollar saved like I would be if I earned it in wages. 6. Time is more important than money. Unlimited time equals unlimited money. Unlimited money cannot buy time. 7. One of the greatest pleasures in life is operating a Toro in deep snow with a 25 ft rooster tail of snow exiting the chute, while everyone else shovels and scowls in jealously.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching and commenting. We love hearing from people about their experiences. What area are you from? Do you get lake effect snow?

[@Todd.T]

@@PurpleCollarLife Toronto. Lake effect snow isn't too much of an issue. It seems to hop lake Ontario and slam Buffalo instead. Got my Toro in 1998. Got laughed at because it didn't snow. Nobody laughed at me in 1999... kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpaqmH2uirKlj9E I ran the thrower through a full 5 gallons of fuel non stop. Advantage over battery. 1 minute to refuel and back at it. Worst storm for me ever and no snowthrower to help because I was a little kid with a shovel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o17Kg5WVgtqInck

[@jeffirish7236]

Put them snow shoes up so your not leaving so much snow behind. Only need 1/4” gap.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Hi Jeff - Thanks for watching and commenting! I've been leaving the shoes down because we have a gravel driveway with #2 and #3 gravel. It isn't perfectly smooth. So if we had the shoes down, I'm thinking we'd pick up quite a bit of gravel.

[@ericsalyer2869]

I generally make 100$ a day. Snow blowing peoples drive ways n such I have a mtd 5/22. That I got for free So I’ve made 600 or so with a free blower 2 stage. 5forward 2 reverse 5hp. 22” path

[@PurpleCollarLife]

This is great info! And you're making that money from a machine you got for free! That's amazing.

[@derevenskayazhizn]

Хороший снегодув неплохо бы иметь такой

[@PurpleCollarLife]

It does work great!

[@raymondj8768]

i cant believe you dident get a tractor blower dude !

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I've never looked into a blower for our tractor. I think it takes special PTO adapters.

[@raymondj8768]

@@PurpleCollarLife IT GOES ON THE REAR PTO .

[@Jay_Hall]

R U wearing tennis shoes in the snow? :)

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Several people have asked that. They're Muck boots (not name brand), from Tractor Supply.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Wait.... half a mile driveway with parking area and ten inches of snow _for a hundred bucks???_ 😬 Yikes. Almost might as well plow for free.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Are you saying that's too cheap? I've never paid anyone to do it - just got estimates over the phone. What do you think a correct cost would be? That makes the ROI of the snowblower even faster!

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

@@PurpleCollarLife Oh yeah, brother. Conservative estimate without being there to look at it ( and I do regular residential ) would be 2 or 3 times that? That's practically a private road 😂 But then again, different areas, different prices 🤷‍♂️ So yes, your roi would be MUCH quicker than you initially thought.

[@Living-The-Dream]

☃️👍🤠👏⛄️

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@CaptKirk1701]

Works great, but I would plow. lol

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Plowing is fun too.

[@CamppattonFamilyCompound]

First

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Great job! :)

[@wikingsweden7464]

Does not look like wet snow at all...

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Hi - Thanks for watching and commenting. It was wet, packing snow.

[@wikingsweden7464]

@@PurpleCollarLife thanks for responce! Maybe i have different idea of what wet snow is from you, i live near the artic circle so i drive a lot of snowblower, i also have a toro powermax and a yamaha. For me wet snow is when it cloggs the impellet, like 0-2C (32-35F). Did you not write you drove in 14F? Or do i make a misstake? 14F is like the best and lightest snow to drive snowblower in and not wet at all, at least not here in the artic circle... 🤔

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@wikingsweden7464 Excellent point. I'm only familiar with wet/heavy snow vs the not as wet snow we get here in northwest PA. I've never experienced snow anywhere else. We consider it wet/heavy snow when it packs into a ball easily, and is heavy. That's the type of snow we had in this video. I've never had the impeller on our Power Max clog. Often, when we get what we call "lake effect snow" it is a heavy and wet snow. This happens when the cold air blows across the warm water of Lake Erie.

[@wikingsweden7464]

@@PurpleCollarLife cool 👍 Maybe differens in snow then, i don't live near any lake but up on a mountain some 1800 feet over the ocean. A few weeks ago around christmas my auger turned into a "pipe" of wet snow and auger steel, used a broom to try to get the snow to release from the auger, but instead i broke the broom handle, stuped snow ☹️ and that was after i sprayed the whole auger + impeller with PTFE (liquid "teflon") so that the snow would let go and not get stick to the metall 🤦‍♂️