Man... Thanks for a great video. You helped me make up my mind on a light weight snowblower. I hope that Toro see this video. They owe you , You da man. ..
It did a lot better than I expected! I’ll have to plow again today since it kept snowing. Might be a bit more difficult since it probably iced over by now. We’ll see!
Buffalonian here. (Really, OTHER people get lots -- and even more snow than us -- but we are famous, I guess?) Thanks for the great video. I have had 2 stagers all my life. Few things: 1. Is the snow taller than your snowblower, whether a single- or double stage? Either way, you gotta break the snow down to run over it. 2. There is no such thing as "self propelled" with 99% of any consumer snow-blower. You WILL have to wrestle. Also, you are not going to shift gears forward, then reverse, then forward, then reverse with 2 stage. You ARE going to pull it back/wrestle or you'll be out there all day. I chose the 721 E this year after the blizzard. Single stage. Much more maneuverable. Big engine (was going to do the 821, but wanted lighter). If it can handle what you show, I'll be happy. On lighter snows, you can practically run (walk very fast) and clear much faster than a two stage in gear, IMHO. Don't discount single-stage. Great review.
Hello fellow New Yorker! I know you guys get slammed with snow so I definitely will heed your advice! The snow if I recalled correctly on that day was indeed taller than my snow blower and as a result I would lift and “chomp” at those areas or like you said, I’d be there ALLLLLLL day. I didn’t know that there are no self propelled on consumer snow-blowers. I thought the slightly more expensive model would move the wheels forward but I guess you’d probably need some serious weight to hold the traction so that makes sense. - The 721E is definitely a great snow blower and I’ve been itching to use it again however we haven’t got more than 1/10th of an inch of snow down in NYC, blessing and a curse I suppose! Thanks for coming by and hope you stay less snowy up there!
Fair enough. I am merely a layman that expected the gas powered engine to chuck everything to the other side of the street haha. It’s still a good system and I would highly recommend it! Thanks for watching!
@@LazyBushcrafters i used to hace a 2 stage that eould throw further...but it was slower for me to get done. And my single stage has a bigger motor. I'd imagine it has something to do with the single stage having to do too much with just the 1 pulley and also resistance from gathering snow and throwing snow all in one motion
@@Papi4l2 I see. Makes sense. I would say the resistance from gathering snow threw me off as I was expecting it to just chop away from the snow before it sent it flying. Light loose snow would absolutely not be an issue. The location I am at tends to have compacted snow drifts so resistance tends to be main issue.
@@LazyBushcrafters yea, those are gonna take a lil more effort. That being said, ive heard the single stages are better for the slushy stuff. Dont clog like the 2 stages do
You have to use the right tool for the Job! Toro Power Clear 721 is a 10 out 10 every time when used to clear snow it was designed and intended for. You needed a 2 stage 24 inch Toro Power Max (or any similar brand). The 721 went well beyond the call of duty, so I give your snow blower a 10 out of 10.
I also live in the NY area and have used the Toro 721E to clear that 18 inches of snow as well. Just used it on that 10 inches we got almost 2 weeks ago. I had a 2 stage unit for 6 years but actually prefer a great single stage even in deep snow over a 2 stage for a number of reasons. It's move maneuverable than a 2 and clogs up less handling slush. Even if it does clog you can clear the snow from its shorter chute by rocking it back and forth on the ground. When a heavier 2 stage clogs its too heavy to rock and the longer chute can only cleared by using the on board tool especially made for clogs. My neighbor owns an Ariens path Pro. In comparing both units here's my take. The Ariens is slightly cheaper with an engine that's slightly smaller than the Toro. The Ariens chute is metal but I've never had any problems with Toro using plastic. The one thing in favor of Ariens is that they provide a three year warranty while Toro only offers 2 years.
The last snow that we got, I was able to clear 99% of it without a hitch. I was able to do a whole corner painless and in under 15 mins whereas my poor neighbors shoveled all morning. If they had waited I would had helped clear their snow as well! You’re not wrong about the plastic chute. I think the only issue will be in a few years when plastic, if made with poor material will begin to crack and turn brittle. Time will tell if that’s the case though. So far I highly recommend this! Thank you Joe, for coming by and giving such great insight!
@@LazyBushcrafters BTW Thanks for the video. You showed an actual demonstration of the Toro with the snow higher than the machines auger. You also bought the unit and was not supplied one for free by Toro. Reviews from consumers like that are way more credible.
Thanks for the video and review. I have a 721and like it a lot. Two questions: 1) did you consider the 721 and if so, why the 821? Engine size?, 2) on the new 721, the exhaust blows out over the cable and lower arm assembly. As a result, it melts the plastic housing on the cable. I've only used it 2-3 times (and like the way it operates/handles 4-6" of snow), but I am concerned about the continued heat from the exhaust going onto the cable constantly. It appears that the 821 has the same design. Have you noticed that and if so, are you addressing it with Toro (or on your own)? Also, does the QZE make a big difference, (~$100 cost). Thank you!
You’re welcome Frank! Thank you so much for watching and leaving a really good comment. I have the 721E which doesn’t have the QZE. For $100 dollars, I’ll buy myself a nice steak for a job well done for all the snow I’ve managed to send away from my property with the handle. Now that you’ve mentioned the exhaust issue, I’m going to keep my eye on it and probably will attempt to create a heat shield to prevent any melting of the cable. Thanks again!
it was this issue which is leading me away from the new design, and to get the honda version which is only $30 more. it's a shame toro did this. what happened is the following: the design placed the exhaust right onto the auger cable. toro engineers knew this, so they used a stainless cable. the issue is that the stainless cable digs into the plastic guide, pinching the cable. so they then added a plastic shroud to the cable to stop that issue. Now the exhaust melts the plastic shroud. the solution was to change the guide from plastic to metal. stupid toro
I live in Montreal, we probably get double the snow versus NYC, but I only have a 2 car driveway (incline). Thinking of buying this model as it won’t take so much space in my garage. Do you think it can handle the Montreal winter?
Sorry about the late response. Not sure why TH-cam doesn’t show some comments. My honest opinion is that it’s a good snow blower but it won’t work as well if the snow gets higher than the opening. If you are dedicated to removing snow early on as it falls, it will work great.
Hi Steven, maybe a bit too late to respond to your question but I'm living in Montreal too and I do snow removal. At work, we do use this Toro 721E to clean snow out of walkways and driveways and it works pretty well so far. Under thick/wet snow, for sure it will take a bit more effort to rock back and forth but eventually it will get things done. And like LB mentioned above, you should tackle the snow as soon as possible.
4:48 looks like you need to step up to the Toro Snowmaster 824. it has an 18 inch intake height whereas your Power Clear model has a 12.5" intake height.
@@LazyBushcrafters I've seen several youtube videos of that snowblower and it's very impressive. I'd buy that snowblower over many of their more expensive models.
@@mrbubetube Just got a chance to watch a run through. It’s like a mini snow blowing tank. Definitely having a bigger intake will make things easier. One of the reasons why I got this blower was because it was lighters 84lbs vs 100+lbs. I have to keep my blower above these stairs and it would be a pain in the ass to bring down to street level with the extra weight. I’ll weigh my options though. Probably build a ramp so having a heavier machine won’t be any problem!
The E is electric starter vs the R which is recoil (rope pull) starter. You can plug a wire to the R (which I have) and electric start the 721R as well.
I have one ....Can't figure out how to get the snow from compacting and sticking to the plastic wheels ... I tried wd40 , Pam cooking spray, spray on car wax ..... Nothing works ??? Anyone have a cure out there... ???😢
It panks onto the wheels ... ( plastic, now this is a single stage ) .... And builds up to where the wheels won't turn and I'm dragging the thing through the snow. Never did this before on previous models .... I did just see a product from 3M to create non stick surfaces on snowshovels, etc.... Other than painting on some kind of liquid rubber, just looking for solutions.
@@LazyBushcrafters My 2014 Toro 721 R came in handy with the blizzard last weekend. We had 14” of snow. It worked perfectly. I am going to change the paddle, scrapper bar and belt for the first time. These paddles only last a few seasons. I always run the machine dry in the spring. Always starts on the first pull using fresh 93 octane fuel. Bought my machine from Home Depot for $500… it’s definitely worth it!
@@boostimalaka1 definitely! I used it as well and what I did in 15 minutes, people around my block were doing in hours. Must have if you got a decent size sidewalk!
Auger System
Power Curve® Rotor
Chute Control
Chute-Mounted Handle (210º Rotation), High Capacity Polyethylene w/ Zip Deflector
Clearing Width
21" (53 cm) Clearing Width, 12.5” (31.75 cm) intake height
Drive System Power
Propel Self-Propel
Engine
Toro Premium 212cc 4-cycle OHV
Engine Displacement
212cc
Fuel Capacity
2.3 Quarts (2.2 L)
Scraper
Pivoting
Starter
Electric Start
Starting Guarantee
2-Year GTS (Residential Only)**
Throw Distance
Up to 35' (11 m)*
Weight
84 lbs. (38 kg)
Man... Thanks for a great video. You helped me make up my mind on a light weight snowblower. I hope that Toro see this video. They owe you , You da man. ..
sorry for the late reply! glad this video helped and I appreciate you for giving it a watch!
Holy cow that is a lot of snow! But that Toro is moving it pretty easily. Nicely done.
It did a lot better than I expected! I’ll have to plow again today since it kept snowing. Might be a bit more difficult since it probably iced over by now. We’ll see!
Buffalonian here. (Really, OTHER people get lots -- and even more snow than us -- but we are famous, I guess?) Thanks for the great video. I have had 2 stagers all my life. Few things: 1. Is the snow taller than your snowblower, whether a single- or double stage? Either way, you gotta break the snow down to run over it. 2. There is no such thing as "self propelled" with 99% of any consumer snow-blower. You WILL have to wrestle. Also, you are not going to shift gears forward, then reverse, then forward, then reverse with 2 stage. You ARE going to pull it back/wrestle or you'll be out there all day. I chose the 721 E this year after the blizzard. Single stage. Much more maneuverable. Big engine (was going to do the 821, but wanted lighter). If it can handle what you show, I'll be happy. On lighter snows, you can practically run (walk very fast) and clear much faster than a two stage in gear, IMHO. Don't discount single-stage. Great review.
Hello fellow New Yorker! I know you guys get slammed with snow so I definitely will heed your advice! The snow if I recalled correctly on that day was indeed taller than my snow blower and as a result I would lift and “chomp” at those areas or like you said, I’d be there ALLLLLLL day. I didn’t know that there are no self propelled on consumer snow-blowers. I thought the slightly more expensive model would move the wheels forward but I guess you’d probably need some serious weight to hold the traction so that makes sense. - The 721E is definitely a great snow blower and I’ve been itching to use it again however we haven’t got more than 1/10th of an inch of snow down in NYC, blessing and a curse I suppose! Thanks for coming by and hope you stay less snowy up there!
7.5 out of 10? That was 2 stage snow u were throwin with a single stage...looks like a 10 to me lol
Fair enough. I am merely a layman that expected the gas powered engine to chuck everything to the other side of the street haha. It’s still a good system and I would highly recommend it! Thanks for watching!
@@LazyBushcrafters i used to hace a 2 stage that eould throw further...but it was slower for me to get done. And my single stage has a bigger motor. I'd imagine it has something to do with the single stage having to do too much with just the 1 pulley and also resistance from gathering snow and throwing snow all in one motion
@@Papi4l2 I see. Makes sense. I would say the resistance from gathering snow threw me off as I was expecting it to just chop away from the snow before it sent it flying. Light loose snow would absolutely not be an issue. The location I am at tends to have compacted snow drifts so resistance tends to be main issue.
@@LazyBushcrafters yea, those are gonna take a lil more effort. That being said, ive heard the single stages are better for the slushy stuff. Dont clog like the 2 stages do
@@Papi4l2 I see. As much as I don’t want snow, I’m waiting for some to do some more in depth tests. Thanks!
You have to use the right tool for the Job! Toro Power Clear 721 is a 10 out 10 every time when used to clear snow it was designed and intended for. You needed a 2 stage 24 inch Toro Power Max (or any similar brand). The 721 went well beyond the call of duty, so I give your snow blower a 10 out of 10.
For sure! Hopefully we get some snow this year in NYC so I can take this bad boy out again!
As I like to say, from my use of the unit, it punches above its weight class!
It definitely does. I can’t wait to use it again. It’s been sitting dormant since this video! NYC just doesn’t get the snow anymore.
I also live in the NY area and have used the Toro 721E to clear that 18 inches of snow as well. Just used it on that 10 inches we got almost 2 weeks ago. I had a 2 stage unit for 6 years but actually prefer a great single stage even in deep snow over a 2 stage for a number of reasons. It's move maneuverable than a 2 and clogs up less handling slush. Even if it does clog you can clear the snow from its shorter chute by rocking it back and forth on the ground. When a heavier 2 stage clogs its too heavy to rock and the longer chute can only cleared by using the on board tool especially made for clogs. My neighbor owns an Ariens path Pro. In comparing both units here's my take. The Ariens is slightly cheaper with an engine that's slightly smaller than the Toro. The Ariens chute is metal but I've never had any problems with Toro using plastic. The one thing in favor of Ariens is that they provide a three year warranty while Toro only offers 2 years.
The last snow that we got, I was able to clear 99% of it without a hitch. I was able to do a whole corner painless and in under 15 mins whereas my poor neighbors shoveled all morning. If they had waited I would had helped clear their snow as well!
You’re not wrong about the plastic chute. I think the only issue will be in a few years when plastic, if made with poor material will begin to crack and turn brittle. Time will tell if that’s the case though. So far I highly recommend this!
Thank you Joe, for coming by and giving such great insight!
@@LazyBushcrafters BTW Thanks for the video. You showed an actual demonstration of the Toro with the snow higher than the machines auger. You also bought the unit and was not supplied one for free by Toro. Reviews from consumers like that are way more credible.
@@joejohnson2478 appreciate it my friend! Got to keep things real!
I used to have Toro, small 18", very good, powerful and so easy to move around, unlike those heavy and bulky one.
That’s true. It’s definitely not hard to move around at all!
Agreed I have a electric snow joe and nothing beats gas lol.
definitely doesn’t!
Thanks for the video and review. I have a 721and like it a lot. Two questions: 1) did you consider the 721 and if so, why the 821? Engine size?, 2) on the new 721, the exhaust blows out over the cable and lower arm assembly. As a result, it melts the plastic housing on the cable. I've only used it 2-3 times (and like the way it operates/handles 4-6" of snow), but I am concerned about the continued heat from the exhaust going onto the cable constantly. It appears that the 821 has the same design. Have you noticed that and if so, are you addressing it with Toro (or on your own)? Also, does the QZE make a big difference, (~$100 cost). Thank you!
You’re welcome Frank! Thank you so much for watching and leaving a really good comment. I have the 721E which doesn’t have the QZE. For $100 dollars, I’ll buy myself a nice steak for a job well done for all the snow I’ve managed to send away from my property with the handle. Now that you’ve mentioned the exhaust issue, I’m going to keep my eye on it and probably will attempt to create a heat shield to prevent any melting of the cable. Thanks again!
it was this issue which is leading me away from the new design, and to get the honda version which is only $30 more. it's a shame toro did this. what happened is the following: the design placed the exhaust right onto the auger cable. toro engineers knew this, so they used a stainless cable. the issue is that the stainless cable digs into the plastic guide, pinching the cable. so they then added a plastic shroud to the cable to stop that issue. Now the exhaust melts the plastic shroud. the solution was to change the guide from plastic to metal. stupid toro
How well does this blower work for frozen ice chunks at the end of the driveway, left from the plow?
Works really well. Just chomp down on it and it’ll send it flying.
I live in Montreal, we probably get double the snow versus NYC, but I only have a 2 car driveway (incline). Thinking of buying this model as it won’t take so much space in my garage. Do you think it can handle the Montreal winter?
Sorry about the late response. Not sure why TH-cam doesn’t show some comments. My honest opinion is that it’s a good snow blower but it won’t work as well if the snow gets higher than the opening. If you are dedicated to removing snow early on as it falls, it will work great.
Hi Steven, maybe a bit too late to respond to your question but I'm living in Montreal too and I do snow removal. At work, we do use this Toro 721E to clean snow out of walkways and driveways and it works pretty well so far. Under thick/wet snow, for sure it will take a bit more effort to rock back and forth but eventually it will get things done. And like LB mentioned above, you should tackle the snow as soon as possible.
@@TungNguyen-yr3gmtry some car wax on the inside of the shoot and your wet snow will glide through
4:48 looks like you need to step up to the Toro Snowmaster 824. it has an 18 inch intake height whereas your Power Clear model has a 12.5" intake height.
Makes sense. Maybe in the future when I upgrade again haha! Thanks for watching!
@@LazyBushcrafters I've seen several youtube videos of that snowblower and it's very impressive. I'd buy that snowblower over many of their more expensive models.
@@mrbubetube Just got a chance to watch a run through. It’s like a mini snow blowing tank. Definitely having a bigger intake will make things easier. One of the reasons why I got this blower was because it was lighters 84lbs vs 100+lbs. I have to keep my blower above these stairs and it would be a pain in the ass to bring down to street level with the extra weight. I’ll weigh my options though. Probably build a ramp so having a heavier machine won’t be any problem!
Just got one. How do you turn it off.
obviously fuel it. then you can pull the cord and it'll crank on or you can put an extension cord in it and hit the start switch.
@@LazyBushcrafters found likely answer. Remove key.
@@Megzamani great! What state are you from?
You need the 821
Maybe!
What's the difference between 721 E & 721 R ?
The E is electric starter vs the R which is recoil (rope pull) starter. You can plug a wire to the R (which I have) and electric start the 721R as well.
I have one ....Can't figure out how to get the snow from compacting and sticking to the plastic wheels ... I tried wd40 , Pam cooking spray, spray on car wax ..... Nothing works ???
Anyone have a cure out there... ???😢
I don’t think you can do much for the wheels. How bad is it getting stuck to your wheels?
It panks onto the wheels ... ( plastic, now this is a single stage ) ....
And builds up to where the wheels won't turn and I'm dragging the thing through the snow.
Never did this before on previous models ....
I did just see a product from 3M to create non stick surfaces on snowshovels, etc....
Other than painting on some kind of liquid rubber, just looking for solutions.
@@joeserrenti9857 that’s crazy. I’ll do some research myself and I’ll let you know if I find any solutions!
Toro 721 E specs say 12 max- my man Owen, 15 inches no problem!
haha I think if it’s fluffy snow sure. When it gets a bit more compressed/wet, it’s less as efficient.
The wheels I would upgrade
Which one do you recommend?
@@LazyBushcrafters I have the same unit you have in this video. I just wished the wheels had rubber on them instead of plastic
@@Samdigiovanni oh true true. That would be a great upgrade. Haven’t had much snow to use this this year 🤷🏻♂️
@@LazyBushcrafters My 2014 Toro 721 R came in handy with the blizzard last weekend. We had 14” of snow. It worked perfectly. I am going to change the paddle, scrapper bar and belt for the first time. These paddles only last a few seasons. I always run the machine dry in the spring.
Always starts on the first pull using fresh 93 octane fuel. Bought my machine from Home Depot for $500… it’s definitely worth it!
@@boostimalaka1 definitely! I used it as well and what I did in 15 minutes, people around my block were doing in hours. Must have if you got a decent size sidewalk!
Man I hate the new toro’s.
Why?