Toro SnowMaster 824 QXE (24″) Snow Blower 36003

The SnowMaster 824 QXE pairs a 252cc engine with a 24-inch intake, enough for Toro to rate it throwing snow up to 45 feet, while keeping the Personal Pace self-propel system that tracks your own walking speed instead of a fixed drive setting. Electric start is standard on this trim.

Why the engine size stands out here

A 252cc engine inside a 24-inch housing gives this model noticeably more throwing distance than a smaller-engine machine at the same clearing width, useful if your driveway sees denser, wetter snow rather than light dusting. Automatic steering disengages a wheel on its own mid-turn, and the discharge chute swings with a lever-style quick stick rather than a hand crank.

Before you choose this trim

If you want more throwing power without stepping up to a wider two-stage machine, the bigger engine in this same 24-inch footprint is the deciding factor over a smaller-displacement SnowMaster. Personal Pace still means you set the walking pace rather than matching the drive to a fixed speed setting.

Common questions

How far does it throw snow? Toro rates this model up to 45 feet.

Does it have electric start? Yes, electric start is standard on this trim.

Does the drive speed need to be set manually? No, Personal Pace follows your own walking pace automatically.

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

Colour and intake height? It comes in the factory red and black finish, and the intake opening is 18 inches tall.