Toro is one of the leading manufacturers of snow blowers. Many people in the northern hemisphere rely on Toro snow blowers to help them clear their sidewalks, driveways and patios. Thankfully, consumers are offered a variety of Toro snow blowers to choose from when they need a blower. Snow blowers come in two different types; single stage and two stage as well as multiple models. We will concentrate on the single stage Toro snow blowers in hopes of answering some of your unanswered question of exactly what the difference is and which one should you buy.
Single Stage Toro Snow Blowers
Single stage Toro snow blowers are less powerful than the two stage. This is in part due to the use of a single impeller to auger through the snow and blow the snow out through a discharge chute. This is a slight disadvantage in heavy, wet snow. A two stage Toro snow blower uses two augers; one to pull the snow into the machine which incidentally sends the snow directly into the second auger that discharges it through the discharge chute. Although single stage Toro snow blowers are less powerful than the two stage, you choice of which Toro snow blower to purchase should be made with other factors in mind as well.
Common Features on All Single Stage Toro Snow Blower
Toro snow blowers have common features that are found on all of the Toro snow blowers. For instance all electric Toro snow blowers feature lightweight construction and compact size. All single stage Toro snow blowers feature the Power Curve system auger. All of the electric Toro snow blowers start instantly without the worry of pumping, jerking or whether it is too cold to start. There are other similarities and you should consult your Toro snow blower dealer before making your purchase.
Deciding on a Single Stage Blower
Before you purchase your single stage Toro snow blower you should do your homework and decide what size is right for you. Single stage Toro snow blowers are fine for light snow of up to for or five inches in one snowfall with snow that is not as wet as most northerners get. If you don’t mind a little more work a small Toro snow blower with a twelve or fourteen inch clearing width would be sufficient. For much larger jobs it is advisable to graduate to a two stage Toro snow blower.
The Power Curve System of a Single Stage Blower
Toro snow blowers have an exclusive auger system called the Power Curve system. This is a system that uses curved auger blades to push the snow into the blower. Because of its unique shape, snow is less likely to be compacted around the auger. Compacting snow around the auger of a Toro snow blower can cause you to continuously have to stop your project and clear the auger of the hardened snow. However the Power Curve system uses blades with teeth so it actually chews up the snow and allows it to flow freely through the discharge chute.
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