Hi Kevin, We discussing Toro and Ariens size really doesn’t matter with how easy they are to use. The 928 Toro is balanced just as well as the 24 inch Platinum Ariens. Put poly skid shoes on the snowblower and she won’t be able to tell the difference in how they handle.
If you want to get done quickly you can actually move up to the Ariens Deluxe 30 EFI and it will handle just as well as the 24.

I am considering this 28″ Toro model and the Ariens 24″ SHO Premium with EFI. I just don’t know if the smaller 24″ model will be too small for our 60’x30′ driveway. I like the idea of a smaller snow blower so my wife can use it as well as me. The EFI and the current 5 yr warranty promo from Ariens is drawing me to it. Looking for something that will get the job done quickly, scrape the driveway dry, be easy to use, and reliable. We are in the north east and occasionally get wet snow.

Would you happen to know the difference between a Toro Power Max 826 OAE and an 826 OXE?

Thanks,

-Pierre

Hi Pierre, The 826 OAE Model 37799 and the 826 OXE Model 37799 is the current models and they are identical. It has the automatic steering, metal chute, upgraded quick chute control.
The 826 OXE model 38800 is an older model. It had trigger steering and the Toro sub-zero poly chute. I know it’s confusing. You have to look at the model number to be sure what you are getting.

Thanks,

-Pierre

Hi Evan, the 928 OAE is exactly 28 inches at the widest point with the shoes removed.

If you can only open your door 90 degrees you need a 32-inch door with the skid shoes attached.

Could you measure the width of the widest part of the snowblower, but excluding the removable shoes? I want to get this 28” model but need to fit it through a 28 1/4” shed doorway. Home Depot says overall assembled width is 29 1/2”, but I’m hoping it might fit with the shoes removed. Thanks!

Hi Chad, Either snow blower is a great choice. The Ariens has a little more power and the Toro has an easier to use chute control. That’s really the only differences.