Toro Power Max 826 OAE (26″) 252cc Two-Stage Snow Blower 37799

The Power Max 826 OAE moves up to two-stage clearing, pairing a 252cc engine with a 26-inch intake so the auger breaks up snow before a separate impeller throws it, which handles deeper or heavier snow better than a single-stage machine. Electric start and triggerless automatic steering are standard.

What makes it different

Automatic steering disengages a wheel on its own as you turn, so you steer the machine without squeezing a steering trigger the way older two-stage machines require. A one-hand interlock system lets you run the controls without needing both hands locked onto levers at once, and the drive uses a friction disc system rather than a gear-based transmission.

Built for repeated heavy use

Instead of shear pins that need replacing after a hard impact, the gears and gearbox here are built heavy-duty to shrug that off, and a patented anti-clogging system from Toro is meant to keep wet, packed snow from jamming the chute. Deep-lug 15-by-5-inch tires and LED headlights round out a machine meant for longer sessions clearing a wider path, and the chute itself is aimed with the quick stick control.

Common questions

Do I need to squeeze a lever to turn? No, the steering is automatic and triggerless.

What happens if the auger hits a hidden obstacle? It's engineered to absorb that impact in the gearing rather than relying on a sacrificial pin.

New condition, with Toro's 3-year consumer warranty.

What colour is it? It comes in the factory red and black finish.