I have a 721e . I live in upstate NY. We had a huge snowfall in December of 38 inches. I went out twice with my toro. I can also throw slush with the toro something my big snowblowers could never do. I wouldn’t trade my single stage for anything. It’s so much easier to move around. These are incredible machines.
@@stevenm2949 I'm in Ottawa. My CCR 721e can handle most snow falls here in Ottawa, though end of the driveway pile-up by the City plow requires little extra effort. But if you were to go out before the end of the driveway pile gets too compacted, you should be fine. Or maybe do it twice during a heavy snow storms (30 to 60 cms). But it will handle most snow falls during winter. I also have a heavy 2 cycle snow blower which I hardly use, save for some very heavy-heavy snowfalls, which is not very often. The biggest issue with any snowblower is to not let their carburetors plugged up from stale fuel.
I agree with you. Not only is this single stage better at handling slush over a 2 stage it's even easier to clear the short chute on the rare occasion that it does by simply rocking up and down on the ground. Can't do that with the much heavier 2 stage with its longer chute. You have to stop and use that on board tool to clear it. This unit is so easy to maneuver that I'll use it for 5 or 6 inches where it was more of a pain to even use the 2 stage on that amount that I opted to just shovel. Great unit!
I just got one and cant wait to use it. I always wanted a snowblower. For the main part of the driveway your overlap looks good and you take a proper sized bite. But for the end of the driveway where its piled up you clearly muscled your way through and put that machine through the test! (which im kinda glad you did for video purposes), me personally i would have taken a big bite initially to create a path, and then only overlapped a third on each pass so the machine or i dont have to be fully loaded.
Used mine for the first time 2 days ago, we got 7-8 inches of really wet heavy snow and my Toro 721 E tore through that snow with no problems!!! I did my neighbor's driveway too!!!
1 month ago I purchased a Toro 518. Last week my area got the 30 inch snowfall. It already went through the break in oil. It did a great job, using it about every 6 hours for 2 days. Normally we get 6 to 10 inch snowfalls.
I live in northeast Ohio and have owned a 721e for 8 years now. It throws deep heavy snow like a beast. Other than new paddles, belt, and cable. It still runs like a champ. I run it empty out of gas every spring and it still starts on the first pull with no choke needed.
I wish all of my equipment started like this snow thrower , I call it ironsides, because a few pulls and I'm off to the races. Changed the paddles , oil and belt out of pure quilt . Because it has been so dependable.
@@zev7973 I have a 621e that I’ve had for 10 years and have used for a residential snow removal business for 5 and it is a beast.We just got 30-40cm in Toronto yesterday and it didn’t let me down.
Used to do a shopping center, the single stage was the best for the entryways with the 2 stage there was no place to throw the snow .the maneuverability of the single stage is unmatched.
My impressions completely changed! I'm buying one tomorrow! Can't wait to try this! (Seems quicker and easier to use than a regular propelled blower for small areas! :) Looks like a perfect alternative for a bus life situation in the north.
I have several of the 721RC. I got 1 821RC today- it was the last they had on hand. Believe it or not nearly $975 after tax. Looks like it might be a little more powerful than the 721RC. Those have been outstanding for me and have handled everything including the packed snow that ends up at the head of the driveway where the City or the HOA or whomever does plowing and creates a nice wall. The nice thing too about these is you can pick them up and get them in and out of a truck bed rather than having to have a 2stage blower and ramps.
My understanding is the 821 has a slightly larger engine so it won't bog down as much with the heavy wet stuff. I wanted the 721 rc but all they had was 2 of the 721 e's so that's what I got. Hopefully the 821 is worth the price tag. Thank you for watching!
Forget how great these snow blowers are, I want to know where you bought those cool Christmas lights ....hahaha. Seriously speaking, I own a Toro 721QZE and very happy with it , replaced the paddles with KAGE paddles and it feels like its a lot easier to push than when I had the new oem paddles. Thanks for sharing and a Happy New year
The QZE seem more user friendly being able to adjust the shoot from the bar. Have you experienced any issues with the cables freezing up? I have heard of the kage paddles just haven't pulled the trigger on them. How do you think the longevity of them compare to the OEM paddles? Thanks for watching!
I just took a 2009 power clear like that with a 5hp Tecumseh engine that blew up and installed a 7hp Chinese engine from a two stage MTD snow blower with almost no mods. Should be a beast.
Hello! It is a great machine, if you get alot of snow I would consider the 821QRZ. It has a larger engine so it won't get bogged down as much and a more user friendly shoot adjustment mechanism. Thank you for watching, and good luck!
Yes very practical knowledge to learn from this video br to choose the right one for cleaning up snow stroms for those who have no snow blower experience Thank you for uploading 🤝 Canada
These one stage snowblowers work well with snow depth under 8 inches or so, but I have found they will struggle with the street plow berm at the end of the driveway, if the berm is deep or heavily compacted. Still, they are very handy.
Picked mine up today, we get a lot of snow and i'll be enjoying clearing my 1000sqft driveway. I don't mind the end of driveway pileups since i have 2 Wranglers lol 2 stages is overkill for most people.
i have my toro-mine is the next smaller size unit it does a great job every year for me. in milwaukee wisconsin where we are world known for alot of snow hee hee. i highly recommend TORO . if you want to get the job done .
they are not bad machines but i they definitely need self propel. I bought a bigger yard machines 22'' with self propel and its great not too big or small... has a big gas tank, and it can blow snow at half throttle for less noise. I only paid 150.00 for it, it had a problem with the carb, but I ran some gum-out through it and it works great. I just use one of those wheelchair hitch carrier for my truck when i drive around
@@amidwestfamily112 yeah they are heavier but more powerful... also Toro has a more powerful straight gas commercial unit that's the same size as the power clear
You said it best in your reply. Should have taken out the 2stage for those jobs. Even though its Orange....I love Toro's and the new PowerMax HD's are awsome, the power clear really surprised me though especiallyend of driveway plowed snow!. Great video!
I have not used the powermax hds yet so I can not compare them but the toro 721 series are awesome! And the orange 2-stage ariens I purchased used for those occasional big snows but have not used it yet.
I'm watching in anticipation of a 7" snow tomorrow. Yay! I've got a 5 year old 721RC. I haven't seen the need to push mine like you did. Glad to know it can take some abuse.
@@Robsbrd99 they are amazing machines definitely better then using a shovel! That being sad I would say they do best at 5 inches or less depending on the snow. Thanks for watching!
@@amidwestfamily112 We had 5" of heavy, wet goodness.🤣 I agree, I wouldn't want to do much more when it's wet like that. The 212cc on my 721 performed like a champ. We also have a 252cc 821. Now, that's a machine!
Ive always got a second guy with me. The powerclear can do the job but you've got to muscle it around. I would run the 2 stage for the bulk and clean up with the powerclear.
I am a solo guy,but with the big snows I run the 2 stage then the power clear to clean it up. Otherwise I just run the power clear and do touch ups with the shovel.
The snow blower can handle 10 inches of dry snow and 5 inches of wet snow. Your snow is clearly over that mark , in the front of your driveway I see over a foot.
@@amidwestfamily112 I could get by with a lesser machine, but then I might as well shovel. This will be a luxury for 90% of the winter, but it's when it's a necessity that it'll pay off. My back will be thanking you. Cheers!
Even with the snow blower it looks like that’s a tough job. I think I would need a self propelled model. Enjoyed watching this, my father never had a snow blower when I grew up in Wisconsin.
I would say they both have there place, if there is more then 5 inches the single stage I believe is easier and is more mobile. But if you have over 5 ish inches the 2 stage is much nicer to have! Thanks for watching!
I have a 2 stage Honda with tracks. I have observed that we get frequent snow in smaller amounts, so I'd like to get a single stage which would be faster that that sort of frequent snowfall.
I would say that would be relevant to the type of snow you use it with and what ground your one smooth concrete, broken cracked concrete bricks. I can typically use it for 2 seasons on one set of paddles doing about 6 houses per snow event.
I would heavily way the cost difference between the two. The manual chute has no moving parts so the chances of having a issue with it I feel like is slim to none. The qze the chute is ran on cables, so I feel like you have more chances of mechanical failures with that. But yes to answer the question I would like to have the qze or at least try one in real world condition.
What do you do with the build up of snow on driveway from it being driven on? We picked up an Ariens with rapidtrak this year and I'm hoping it will help scrape build up.
Snow like this you NEED A TWO STAGE THE LITTLE ONE IS FIGHTING TO STAY ALIVE JUST GET A TWO STAGE ITS BETTER I HAVE ONE AND WE GET SNOW LIKE THAT AND IS CUT THROUGH IT LIKE BUTTER AND MY PHONE IS MESSING UP AND TYPING THIS IN ALL CAPS
Great Video !! But it is at 2X normal speed. To view real time , go to the "ship's helm wheel" in the lower right , click Playback Speed and choose .5 x .....now you will be at nomal. The video is cool at 2X , so you get more for your money,, so to speak. By the way, I have the TORO 721 R and it is very capable in normal snow 6-8 inches. It can handle 10-12 fine, but you will need more attention to the job. In all cases, get your proper walking speed matched to the best clearing results...either too slow or too fast will clog the chute. And, as you see here, it cannot clear snow that has been driven over by a car or truck, without a second or third pass. Better to use a roof shingle removing tool ($35 at Home De.pot).
Great videos-new subscriber...if you can-watch Ken Bittle's Toro Power Clear videos-great video on why to start in the middle so you don't have to change your chute direction...good luck this winter...just out new paddles on one of my R-Tek 2 stroke machines...
I'm sorry, but where I'm from that's like powder. Wet heavy snow is easier to design for that chunks of frozen compacted ice from the snow plow. That's what I really need to deal with. There's no devil strip. The city plows the road directly on the sidewalk which somehow I'm now responsible to clear.
I have not used a 518 so I can't really say, but on toros website it says 2-9 inches so I would say it depends on the type of snow. A heavy wet snow 2 inches or so, a light fluffy snow 4-5 inches. My .02 cents are I don't think it could handle 7 or 8 inches very well. My 721 doesn't work very well in 7or 8 I will bust out the 2 stage. I hope that helped thanks for watching!
My power clear sucks. I question how wet and heavy cause mine couldn't throw sorta wet snow just in front of the machine. My mtds do 3 times the distance of my Toro PC.
@@amidwestfamily112 mine never had much rpm when under load. I know paddles help with distance. But after they wear a quarter inch they're garbage. And paddles and scraper are well over 200$ here in Canada I can get paddles for a my mtds for 80$ and they still perform after a inch of wear down. Mine was is a 721 commercial power clear. But I took off the gutless 212cc and replace with a power fist 208cc with a throttle.(original plastic pulley broke)I also switched the belt system from serpentine to v belt with a little tighter gear ratio to increase the rpm at the paddles. And I cut a 8 inch piece off old mtd paddles and bolt them on the paddles tight inside the housing. It does work better than it did. I do snow removal as well I run 5 single stage 2 mtd 2 power smart and the Franken Toro and 3 2 stage a 824 826 and 1028. I know Toro PC is a well built machine but performance is horrible when compared to a machine that costs half as much performing 3 times better and way more affordable to maintain. I been doing this 10 years and if I can keep my costs low I can pass the savings on to the customers.
@@kevinisbell1867 well sounds like you know a thing or 2 about snow equipment. I have experienced that the 721 does seem to bog down with wet snow or anything over 4 ish inches. We typically don't get alot of snow at once here. So it usually works well for me. I have not used mtd equipment so I can't say anything about them. I will have to look into those! Thanks for watching and letting me know of your experience!
If you guys are going to do some driveway (snow) clearing business/hustle....Besides a snow pusher shovel, consider investing on a Toro machines. They're tried-&true. Take it from the guy who clears driveways every winter ☕ Good video bud 👍🏻
Fascinating (i am in a country without snow). I see at the first house you were clearing the footpath. Is there some local law that requires homeowners to clear paths at the front of their houses? Or does the government do it?
Hi so yes there are laws that require the home owner or business to clean the sidewalks on their property. As far as the streets that is done by the city county usually.
I have a 721e . I live in upstate NY. We had a huge snowfall in December of 38 inches. I went out twice with my toro. I can also throw slush with the toro something my big snowblowers could never do. I wouldn’t trade my single stage for anything. It’s so much easier to move around. These are incredible machines.
I picked one up over the weekend I live in northern Illinois gave my big craftman to my step son
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Near Montreal? Do you think it can handle Montreal winters? I have 2 car drive way on a slant.
@@stevenm2949 I'm in Ottawa. My CCR 721e can handle most snow falls here in Ottawa, though end of the driveway pile-up by the City plow requires little extra effort. But if you were to go out before the end of the driveway pile gets too compacted, you should be fine. Or maybe do it twice during a heavy snow storms (30 to 60 cms). But it will handle most snow falls during winter. I also have a heavy 2 cycle snow blower which I hardly use, save for some very heavy-heavy snowfalls, which is not very often. The biggest issue with any snowblower is to not let their carburetors plugged up from stale fuel.
I agree with you. Not only is this single stage better at handling slush over a 2 stage it's even easier to clear the short chute on the rare occasion that it does by simply rocking up and down on the ground. Can't do that with the much heavier 2 stage with its longer chute. You have to stop and use that on board tool to clear it. This unit is so easy to maneuver that I'll use it for 5 or 6 inches where it was more of a pain to even use the 2 stage on that amount that I opted to just shovel. Great unit!
Sorry I meant a heavy 2 stage, 4 cycle snow blower, not heavy 2 cycle snow blower, which I hardly use, save for some very heavy snowfalls.
I just got one and cant wait to use it. I always wanted a snowblower. For the main part of the driveway your overlap looks good and you take a proper sized bite. But for the end of the driveway where its piled up you clearly muscled your way through and put that machine through the test! (which im kinda glad you did for video purposes), me personally i would have taken a big bite initially to create a path, and then only overlapped a third on each pass so the machine or i dont have to be fully loaded.
Used mine for the first time 2 days ago, we got 7-8 inches of really wet heavy snow and my Toro 721 E tore through that snow with no problems!!! I did my neighbor's driveway too!!!
1 month ago I purchased a Toro 518. Last week my area got the 30 inch snowfall. It already went through the break in oil. It did a great job, using it about every 6 hours for 2 days. Normally we get 6 to 10 inch snowfalls.
Is it still working good?
@@jazz.560 It started up fine this year, so far we had no measurable snow to give it a workout.
I live in northeast Ohio and have owned a 721e for 8 years now. It throws deep heavy snow like a beast. Other than new paddles, belt, and cable. It still runs like a champ. I run it empty out of gas every spring and it still starts on the first pull with no choke needed.
It is the first machine I go too whenever it snows it is a beast!
@amidwestfamily112 thing doesn't play around. It's got a good motor. 👍
I wish all of my equipment started like this snow thrower , I call it ironsides, because a few pulls and I'm off to the races. Changed the paddles , oil and belt out of pure quilt . Because it has been so dependable.
Wow, for it's size that thing is a monster. Might have to pick this one up. Thanks for sharing!
Picked up one last weekend
@@PSN7373 how is it
@@zev7973 I have a 621e that I’ve had for 10 years and have used for a residential snow removal business for 5 and it is a beast.We just got 30-40cm in Toronto yesterday and it didn’t let me down.
This is the type of video I was looking for before I buy this. I'm a contractor myself
It is a great machine! If you plan on buying new toro has changed there models and I hear the 821 is a beast!
This unit is my personal favorite from the different snowblowers I've used over the years.
It is an amazing machine!
Used to do a shopping center, the single stage was the best for the entryways with the 2 stage there was no place to throw the snow .the maneuverability of the single stage is unmatched.
My impressions completely changed! I'm buying one tomorrow! Can't wait to try this! (Seems quicker and easier to use than a regular propelled blower for small areas! :) Looks like a perfect alternative for a bus life situation in the north.
They are great machines! Thank you for watching!
I have a Toro Power Clean,my 2nd one, and it does a fantastic job clearing snow, even wet heavy snow!
My mom had a snowblower. It was called me with shevol. I still love shevoling snow
I have several of the 721RC. I got 1 821RC today- it was the last they had on hand. Believe it or not nearly $975 after tax. Looks like it might be a little more powerful than the 721RC. Those have been outstanding for me and have handled everything including the packed snow that ends up at the head of the driveway where the City or the HOA or whomever does plowing and creates a nice wall. The nice thing too about these is you can pick them up and get them in and out of a truck bed rather than having to have a 2stage blower and ramps.
My understanding is the 821 has a slightly larger engine so it won't bog down as much with the heavy wet stuff. I wanted the 721 rc but all they had was 2 of the 721 e's so that's what I got. Hopefully the 821 is worth the price tag. Thank you for watching!
You are lucky, I just ordered the 821 rc for nearly 1200$ + tx in canada ,price sucks for us !
Forget how great these snow blowers are, I want to know where you bought those cool Christmas lights ....hahaha. Seriously speaking, I own a Toro 721QZE and very happy with it , replaced the paddles with KAGE paddles and it feels like its a lot easier to push than when I had the new oem paddles. Thanks for sharing and a Happy New year
The QZE seem more user friendly being able to adjust the shoot from the bar. Have you experienced any issues with the cables freezing up? I have heard of the kage paddles just haven't pulled the trigger on them. How do you think the longevity of them compare to the OEM paddles? Thanks for watching!
I had the same thought about the Christmas lights on the second house
Sent over by Crazy Quady Mike, thanks for the video Greg, keep rolling them out.
Thank you for watching and subscribing!
Thanks for the video. The 518 ZE seems like a great machine to do the work for the price.
Thank you for watching and commenting. The unit in in the video is a 721 E NOT a 518 ZE, but it is a great machine!
@@amidwestfamily112 ok thanks
That did pretty good for a wet heavy snow. I used to have JD snow blower but bought a plow for my ATV instead,
It's a great little machine!
Wow! Now that's a heck of a lot of snow for reals!!!
Yes it was!
Man that thing is a work horse! I’m am looking at getting a new snowblower for the Ohio snow this year. I think you have me sold!
It is an animal! I would definitely recommend the 721 or the 821, thank you for watching!
They are pretty good machines for light powder. I like using single stage better than the 2 stage
I just took a 2009 power clear like that with a 5hp Tecumseh engine that blew up and installed a 7hp Chinese engine from a two stage MTD snow blower with almost no mods. Should be a beast.
Sure sounds like it will be, let us know how it works!
Hello from Canada! I think you just made the sales quota for Toro....lol I was on the fence about getting this model. Thank you for the video!
Hello! It is a great machine, if you get alot of snow I would consider the 821QRZ. It has a larger engine so it won't get bogged down as much and a more user friendly shoot adjustment mechanism. Thank you for watching, and good luck!
Yes very practical knowledge to learn from this video br to choose the right one for cleaning up snow stroms for those who have no snow blower experience Thank you for uploading 🤝 Canada
These one stage snowblowers work well with snow depth under 8 inches or so, but I have found they will struggle with the street plow berm at the end of the driveway, if the berm is deep or heavily compacted. Still, they are very handy.
Thanx 4 the tip
True....i actually do that area first, and watch for the trucks, then go again. Don't give it a chance to set hard.
Great video,bought a Toro 518z and it does a good job clearing out the snow.
The toro snowblowers are one heck of a machine! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Picked mine up today, we get a lot of snow and i'll be enjoying clearing my 1000sqft driveway. I don't mind the end of driveway pileups since i have 2 Wranglers lol 2 stages is overkill for most people.
For most areas the single stage is a great machine! Thank you for watching!
i have my toro-mine is the next smaller size unit it does a great job every year for me. in milwaukee wisconsin where we are world known for alot of snow hee hee. i highly recommend TORO . if you want to get the job done .
I have nothing bad too say about my unit. She hasn't let me down yet!
That was a lot of hard work, good job.
Yes it was, thank you for watching!
they are not bad machines but i they definitely need self propel. I bought a bigger yard machines 22'' with self propel and its great not too big or small... has a big gas tank, and it can blow snow at half throttle for less noise. I only paid 150.00 for it, it had a problem with the carb, but I ran some gum-out through it and it works great.
I just use one of those wheelchair hitch carrier for my truck when i drive around
Thanks for the info I will have to check those out! Sounds like a great deal on your end!
@@amidwestfamily112 yeah they are heavier but more powerful... also Toro has a more powerful straight gas commercial unit that's the same size as the power clear
@@leadnsteel1428 yeah I have seen those I believe they are called snowmasters they look nice.
Awesome clean job !
Thanks!
Good job! I have a 621R Toro and it kicks on snow removal!
You said it best in your reply. Should have taken out the 2stage for those jobs. Even though its Orange....I love Toro's and the new PowerMax HD's are awsome, the power clear really surprised me though especiallyend of driveway plowed snow!. Great video!
I have not used the powermax hds yet so I can not compare them but the toro 721 series are awesome! And the orange 2-stage ariens I purchased used for those occasional big snows but have not used it yet.
Thanks for the reply.
And by the way I have nothing bad to say about Ariens!
I'm watching in anticipation of a 7" snow tomorrow. Yay!
I've got a 5 year old 721RC. I haven't seen the need to push mine like you did. Glad to know it can take some abuse.
@@Robsbrd99 they are amazing machines definitely better then using a shovel! That being sad I would say they do best at 5 inches or less depending on the snow. Thanks for watching!
@@amidwestfamily112 We had 5" of heavy, wet goodness.🤣 I agree, I wouldn't want to do much more when it's wet like that. The 212cc on my 721 performed like a champ. We also have a 252cc 821. Now, that's a machine!
You do nice work
For a smaller blower it does quite well
They do very well!
Ive always got a second guy with me. The powerclear can do the job but you've got to muscle it around. I would run the 2 stage for the bulk and clean up with the powerclear.
I am a solo guy,but with the big snows I run the 2 stage then the power clear to clean it up. Otherwise I just run the power clear and do touch ups with the shovel.
@@amidwestfamily112 thats the way i started. Now we'll sometimes have a 3rd guy. Thats the best. 2 using machines and 1 with a shovel.
@@kenirving5268 that is much nicer having 3 people for sure!
The snow blower can handle 10 inches of dry snow and 5 inches of wet snow. Your snow is clearly over that mark , in the front of your driveway I see over a foot.
Good snow blower i have one and i love it
They are awesome machines!
I have one and just installed new paddles. GBR!
Awesome machines, GBR!
This is the video I needed. Thanks!
Thank you for watching! I'm glad it helped you!
@@amidwestfamily112 I could get by with a lesser machine, but then I might as well shovel. This will be a luxury for 90% of the winter, but it's when it's a necessity that it'll pay off. My back will be thanking you.
Cheers!
@@frenstcht I would not get a smaller one, like you said it is a little much for some but really nice to have for those big snows!
A Midwest family you gained a new sub
Thank you very much!
Got the 721 rc... since 2013...cleared the north east blizzards and i almost never had to take out the honda 928 track machine
They are great machines!
How well does it handle big frozen Ice chunks at the end of the driveway?
It will do the small stuff but if it's close to a baseball size it's hard on it.
Looking good!
Thank's!
Even with the snow blower it looks like that’s a tough job. I think I would need a self propelled model. Enjoyed watching this, my father never had a snow blower when I grew up in Wisconsin.
It was a little tuff at the end of the driveways! I should have gotten the big 2stage out of the back of the truck but o well. 👍
So much physical work with a single stage.
Two stage all the way!
I would say they both have there place, if there is more then 5 inches the single stage I believe is easier and is more mobile. But if you have over 5 ish inches the 2 stage is much nicer to have! Thanks for watching!
I have a 2 stage Honda with tracks. I have observed that we get frequent snow in smaller amounts, so I'd like to get a single stage which would be faster that that sort of frequent snowfall.
@@GarryBurgess a single stage is really nice to have for those smaller snow amounts for sure!
How long do the rubber paddles last ? Do they wear out quick
I would say that would be relevant to the type of snow you use it with and what ground your one smooth concrete, broken cracked concrete bricks. I can typically use it for 2 seasons on one set of paddles doing about 6 houses per snow event.
Is that the battery-powered 21" Power Clear® e21 60V* (2x 6.0 ah) Battery Snow Blower (39902)?
No, that unit is a 721E so it is a gas powered snowblower. The E stands for electric start. Thanks for watching!
Good machine
I have the snow commander
Throws snow 15 to 20 feet
It’s a beast
3 paddles 7 horse power single stage toro
20 yrs old
Sounds like a awesome machine! Dont sell it, they don't make em like they use too!
Would you prefer the qze for the easier to move chute
I would heavily way the cost difference between the two. The manual chute has no moving parts so the chances of having a issue with it I feel like is slim to none. The qze the chute is ran on cables, so I feel like you have more chances of mechanical failures with that. But yes to answer the question I would like to have the qze or at least try one in real world condition.
What do you do with the build up of snow on driveway from it being driven on? We picked up an Ariens with rapidtrak this year and I'm hoping it will help scrape build up.
Some people don't care about the tire tracks others do. I have a scraper that I will use sometimes if the want it super clean.
@@amidwestfamily112 i used to scrape build up by hand mid season if the driveways needed it. I'm getting to old to do it by hand.
@@kenirving5268 it definitely can be a workout!
Snow like this you NEED A TWO STAGE THE LITTLE ONE IS FIGHTING TO STAY ALIVE JUST GET A TWO STAGE ITS BETTER I HAVE ONE AND WE GET SNOW LIKE THAT AND IS CUT THROUGH IT LIKE BUTTER AND MY PHONE IS MESSING UP AND TYPING THIS IN ALL CAPS
Are you related to Spencer’s LawnCare??? You guys have the exact same voice crazy
Haha no we are not related and we have never met, maybe someday!
Kicking butt no problem
Like a champ!
They say that model propels you but you are pushing that thru but it seems pretty strong.
On most snows the unit will pull itself forward. I don't need to really push it very often.
Whats the name of the snow blower you were using for those houses.
It is a Toro power clear 721E
Great Video !! But it is at 2X normal speed. To view real time , go to the "ship's helm wheel" in the lower right , click Playback Speed and choose .5 x .....now you will be at nomal. The video is cool at 2X , so you get more for your money,, so to speak. By the way, I have the TORO 721 R and it is very capable in normal snow 6-8 inches. It can handle 10-12 fine, but you will need more attention to the job. In all cases, get your proper walking speed matched to the best clearing results...either too slow or too fast will clog the chute. And, as you see here, it cannot clear snow that has been driven over by a car or truck, without a second or third pass. Better to use a roof shingle removing tool ($35 at Home De.pot).
Good video my dude
Thanks for sharing. Nice video.
Thanks for watching!
Your camera died? I would thought you or the little machine would have died first. Enjoyed the vid.
That little machine is awesome! It is still physical but not terrible!
Great videos-new subscriber...if you can-watch Ken Bittle's Toro Power Clear videos-great video on why to start in the middle so you don't have to change your chute direction...good luck this winter...just out new paddles on one of my R-Tek 2 stroke machines...
Thank you for subscribing and watching! I will have to check that video out, thanks for the input!
Thanks for sharing can you tell us about battery life thanks again. ...!
This unit does not have a battery. It does have a plug so you can run a power cord to it and use electric start, but no battery.
I'm sorry, but where I'm from that's like powder. Wet heavy snow is easier to design for that chunks of frozen compacted ice from the snow plow. That's what I really need to deal with. There's no devil strip. The city plows the road directly on the sidewalk which somehow I'm now responsible to clear.
Dealing with the snow the plow truck throws is never a fun time.
Is that shoot directional?
Yes the discharge shoot is adjustable up and down and side to side.
That first house. He is one tough customer. If you are looking for payment and he is nowhere to be found… he is camping in a white truck.
Haha very true!
Up to how many inches do you think the 518 can actually handle?
I have not used a 518 so I can't really say, but on toros website it says 2-9 inches so I would say it depends on the type of snow. A heavy wet snow 2 inches or so, a light fluffy snow 4-5 inches. My .02 cents are I don't think it could handle 7 or 8 inches very well. My 721 doesn't work very well in 7or 8 I will bust out the 2 stage. I hope that helped thanks for watching!
My power clear sucks. I question how wet and heavy cause mine couldn't throw sorta wet snow just in front of the machine. My mtds do 3 times the distance of my Toro PC.
It was fairly wet and heavy. What condition are your paddles and scrapper? What model do you have?
@@amidwestfamily112 mine never had much rpm when under load. I know paddles help with distance. But after they wear a quarter inch they're garbage. And paddles and scraper are well over 200$ here in Canada I can get paddles for a my mtds for 80$ and they still perform after a inch of wear down. Mine was is a 721 commercial power clear. But I took off the gutless 212cc and replace with a power fist 208cc with a throttle.(original plastic pulley broke)I also switched the belt system from serpentine to v belt with a little tighter gear ratio to increase the rpm at the paddles. And I cut a 8 inch piece off old mtd paddles and bolt them on the paddles tight inside the housing. It does work better than it did. I do snow removal as well I run 5 single stage 2 mtd 2 power smart and the Franken Toro and 3 2 stage a 824 826 and 1028. I know Toro PC is a well built machine but performance is horrible when compared to a machine that costs half as much performing 3 times better and way more affordable to maintain. I been doing this 10 years and if I can keep my costs low I can pass the savings on to the customers.
@@kevinisbell1867 well sounds like you know a thing or 2 about snow equipment. I have experienced that the 721 does seem to bog down with wet snow or anything over 4 ish inches. We typically don't get alot of snow at once here. So it usually works well for me. I have not used mtd equipment so I can't say anything about them. I will have to look into those! Thanks for watching and letting me know of your experience!
Hey Greg did you do you neighbors
No I don't do our neighbors, I have but not really anymore. Everyone has snow removal equipment.
I have one of these, the best way to discribe it is it's like an electric shovel on steroids.
Ok cool I'm going to get one
If you guys are going to do some driveway (snow) clearing business/hustle....Besides a snow pusher shovel, consider investing on a Toro machines. They're tried-&true. Take it from the guy who clears driveways every winter ☕
Good video bud 👍🏻
Thank you! Thanks for watching!
Fascinating (i am in a country without snow). I see at the first house you were clearing the footpath. Is there some local law that requires homeowners to clear paths at the front of their houses? Or does the government do it?
Hi so yes there are laws that require the home owner or business to clean the sidewalks on their property. As far as the streets that is done by the city county usually.
Wow how many inches is that
I think it was around 6 inches or so.
How much for the job?
Im pretty sure the first house u did clean snow was CQ house
It could be..... haha
@@amidwestfamily112 Ya it could lol
I just purchased the 721 qze and after watching you video I'm feeling pretty good about it.
That's a nice machine. I never used a qze let me know how you like it!
What state?
Nebraska!
@@amidwestfamily112 didn’t know yall got wet snow there.
@@amidwestfamily112 didn’t know yall got wet snow there.
@@Zanderthelab we get all types of snow haha! From a light powder to the wet heavy stuff all depends on mother nature!
Driving on a snow covered driveway should be illegal
I agree 100%!
mistor toroe will destroy all snow angobble it up for lifes!!!