Toro 38644 - Power Max® 1028OXE (28") 305cc Two-Stage Snow Blower
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Toro Power Max® 1028OXE (28") 305cc Two-Stage Snow Blower
Quick Stick® Chute Control
• Change chute direction AND deflection with one lever
One-Hand Interlock
• Control the speed with one hand, adjust the chute with the other
Freewheel Steering
• Handle controls disengage wheels independently or simultaneously
• Makes turning, steering and reversing adjustments easy
Power Max® Auger System
• Revolutionary system meters snow intake to reduce clogging
• Inverted funnel with non-stick surface minimizes build up
• Snow not immediately thrown is returned back into the auger
Heavy-Duty Auger Gear Case
• Extremely durable gear case power serrated augers
• Virtually eliminates the need for troublesome sheer pins
Briggs & Stratton 4-Cycle OHV Engine
• 120-Volt electric start with back up mitten-grip recoil handle
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Model Number: | 38644 |
 | | | UPC: | 021038386447 | | | | Manufacturer: | Toro |
| Engine |
| | | Brand: | Briggs & Stratton Snow Series | | | | Type: | 4-Cycle OHV | | | | Power: | 305 cc | | | | Starting System: | 120-Volt Electric /w Recoil | | | | Fuel Tank: | 4 quarts (3.79 liters) |
| Auger |
| | | Diameter: | 14 (35.56 cm) | | | | Material: | Serrated Steel |
| Impeller |
| | | Profile: | Unknown |
| Chute |
| | | Material: | Steel | | | | Chute Rotation: | Quick Stick | | | | Turning Radius: | 180° | | | | Max Throwing Distance: | 45 feet (13.72 meters) |
| Drive System |
| | | Drive: | Friction Disc | | | | Steering: | Handle-Mounted Triggers | | | | Forward Speeds: | 6 Forward | | | | Reverse Speeds: | 2 Reverse | | | | Tire Type: | X-Trac | | | | Tire Size: | 15" x 5" (38.1 cm x 12.7 cm) |
| Options |
| | | Remote Deflector Contols: | Yes | | | | Drift Cutters: | Sold Separately | | | | Front Weights: | Sold Separately | | | | Interlocking Controls: | Yes | | | | Hand Warmers: | No | | | | Headlights: | Halogen | | | | Skid Shoes: | Included - Reversible |
| Overview |
| | | Weight: | 257 Lbs. (116.58 kilograms) | | | | Consumer Warranty: | 3 Years | | | | Commercial Warranty: | Not Available |
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Average Rating: 4.7 of 5.0
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Written April 02, 2010 |
| Content with the purchase |
| By Kenneth (Berryville, VA) |
The blower took an extra few days to arrive. I ordered it with expedited door to door delivery the morning of what turned out to be a 3 day snow with a second snow a few days later.
We hit 34" here, then some melting, followed by another 12". Expedited shipment accomplished nothing because it still took over 24 hours for each 130 mile leg of the trip. Door to door delivery however was a life saver as an advertised shipping terminal nearby I would have otherwise picked the snowblower up at, turned out to have been closed some time before and the blower ended up at a terminal 100 miles from me.
Fortunately I had opted for the door to door option. We had over 25" of snow with some drifts in the 100 yard plus driveway the day the blower arrived at my home at sundown, so neighbors got the spectacle of me cutting open the crate and assembling the blower just off the road by flashlight.
Ever look for a dropped nut in the snow, at night, by flashlight? Use a drop cloth or a tarp. I did. I added oil and gasoline and fired it up within an hour. By 10PM I had reached the house and could now, for the first time in a week get the car to the road so I could buy some groceries.
The next day I cleaned the job up. Observations: The machine is a good one. I experienced clumping of snow in the chute only once and a tap of a handle fixed that.
Be careful near the house and parked cars with gravel driveways. The stones go a lot further than does the snow. Watch where the chute is pointed.
On deep drifts backing the blower up was needed several times as it tends to climb up so that soon you are running the blower on top of 10" of snow. Backing up and doing the same path a second time solves that issue.
There are tricks to efficient snow removal and operating a blower is the only real way to learn them. This was my first time using a blower so there was a learning curve. I suspect with a lesser machine the curve would have been longer.
All in all I see only two needed areas of improvement and both are possibly do-able here at home. There should be an off switch for the light. It isn't needed on a sunny day. I will probably add one over the summer.
The fuel tank needs a gauge so I know when it is nearing empty. I have some tank cap fuel gauges on other equipment and will see if any fit.
I am still undecided about wheel weights and wind shields. I can see the potential need for both, but conditions were calm here for the two days I used the blower and the snow had had some melt time. I think maybe with dry fluffy snow and wind I would want both.
All in all I am content with the purchase. First picture is of the driveway, then an attempt at reaching the road by hand, followed by again by hand after the second snow, and finally the morning after doing it at night with the Toro. |
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Written February 22, 2010 |
| Extremely nice and kind |
| By Edward Carr (Clarksburg, MD) |
I have just gotten off the phone with one of your service reps, and I am quite impressed with his knowledge and patience.
He answered ALL my questions on the snow blowers, both the technical and delivery side. He was extremely nice and kind to me.
I will be calling tomorrow to order the TORO. |
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Written August 11, 2009 |
| Toro 1028 Snow Blower in Action |
| By Jon Hoch, Founder (Bolingbrook, IL) |
Check out this YouTube footage of the Toro 1028 two-stage snow blower.
The halogen headlight really lights up the night.
Plus, the powerful engine toss the snow with ease.
Enjoy. |
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- Faster Delivery Times
- Ships Same Business Day
- Guaranteed In-Stock
- $50 Service Charge
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- Safely Lowers Products Off the Truck
- Requires Special Hydraulic Lift
- $50 Service Charge
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