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Toro Power Max 726OE 38614
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Summary: This two-stage, gas-powered Toro is 26 inches wide and comes with electric start and single-lever chute control. It has a 3-year warranty.
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Type: Two-stage gas models
About - Toro Power Max 726OE 38614
The Toro Power Max 726OE 38614 two-stage, 26-inch gas snow blower has electric start, multiple speeds, and single-lever chute adjustment. It has a 3-year warranty.
About This Brand

One of the market leaders in snow-blower sales, Toro sells a variety of electric models in addition to single- and two-stage gas models at outdoor power equipment dealers and Home Depot. It markets the electric models under the Power Curve and Power Shovel line names and the gas models under the Power Shift and Power Max line names. Electric modelshave snow clearing widths of 12 to 18 inches. Gas models have snow clearing widths of 16 to 28 inches and available electric start.

Features & Specs - Toro Power Max 726OE 38614
info Engine size 205cc
info Electric start Yes
info Multiple speeds Yes
info Single hand controls Yes
info Freewheel steering No
info Single lever chute adjustment Yes
info Headlight No
info Heated handgrips No
info Warranty (yrs.) 3
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User Reviews - Toro Power Max 726OE 38614
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By from
(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
 
4.0
Good compromise
2/20/2011
Pros
Maneuverable
Throws Far
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
Bought this as most of my office people complain about reliability of MTD and anyone that had a Honda or Toro were always happy. Not a single on owning these two had any negatives to say.<br />Couldn't go to a Honda as that was expensive and Toro was a good compromise. Don't really need a power steering as its simple to turn (I am 6ft and 37years). Distance of throw is good but not enormous (unless you have fluffy snow). Never clogs. I actually hit my stairs with the blades and it just bounced off!! Didnot shear pin or anything. Very strong. Heard that MTD will shear pins if you shove it to ice or stairs. I routinely just go to the brim that the plough put on my driveway and let it eat it. No issues.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
 
4.0
Excellent Choice
2/10/2011
Pros
Clears to the Pavement
Fun to use
Powerful
Throws Far
Cons
Best Uses
Driveway
Professional
Comment:
I bought this snowblower in the midst of our recent blizzard. I was very impressed with it's ability to throw snow both in distance and speed. I was able to get through four foot drifts at the bottom of plowed in driveways with little trouble. The controls work well and it appears to be a well built product with some thoughtful features including the chute control and fuel cutoff valve which I assume allows you to drain the fuel from the carb at shutdown which may prevent carb problems. I would certainly purchase this product again.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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