Toro Power Clear 721 E vs Toro Power Clear 821 QZE
Quick take: The Toro Power Clear 721 E costs $200 less; the Toro Power Clear 821 QZE throws snow farther (up to 40 ft).
| Spec | Toro Power Clear 721 E | Toro Power Clear 821 QZE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $999 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (1,806) | 4.5★ (631) |
| Type | Single-Stage Gas | Single-Stage Gas |
| Power | 212cc Toro Premium OHV | 252cc Toro Premium OHV |
| Clearing Width | 21" | 21" |
| Intake Height | 12.5" | 12.5" |
| Throw Distance | up to 35 ft | up to 40 ft |
| Weight | 84 lb | 95 lb |
| Starting | 120V electric + recoil | 120V electric + recoil |
| Heated Grips | No | No |
| Drive & Handling | Power Propel paddle drive: the rubber paddles bite the pavement and pull the blower forward at whatever pace you set with handle pressure - ease up and it slows, lean in and it hustles. The Quick Chute lever spins the chute through 210 degrees without stopping, and at 84 lbs it flicks around corners like a self-propelled mower. | Same Power Propel paddle drive as the 721 - the paddles yank it forward hard enough to feather your grip on ice - but the 252cc engine keeps paddle speed up in deep snow. The 210-degree chute turns via a chute-mounted handle and the Zip Deflector flips throw height with a palm tap. At 95 lbs it's the heaviest Power Clear, yet turns one-handed. |
| Warranty | 2-year full | 2-year full |
Pros & cons
Toro Power Clear 721 E
- ✓Push-button electric start plus reliable recoil backup
- ✓Power Propel paddles adjust ground speed to your push pressure
- ✓Quick Chute 210-degree rotation without leaving the handle
- ✓Scrapes down to bare pavement better than most two-stages
- ✓84 lbs is light enough to maneuver in tight walkways and garages
- ✓Four-cycle engine - no fuel mixing, quieter than old two-strokes
- ✗Short chute-control lever draws consistent ergonomic complaints
- ✗12.5-inch intake overwhelmed by storms over 9-10 inches
- ✗Cannot be used on gravel surfaces
- ✗No headlight or hand warmers at any price on this trim
- ✗Paddles and scraper bar are wear items needing periodic replacement
Toro Power Clear 821 QZE
- ✓Chews through deep, dense snow noticeably faster than the 721 E
- ✓40-foot throw distance rivals mid-size two-stage machines
- ✓Power Propel drive pulls it forward - your job is steering
- ✓Zip Deflector changes throw height with one touch
- ✓Electric start plus recoil; commercial-grade engine components
- ✓Folds down for compact storage despite the big engine
- ✗At $999 it overlaps discounted entry two-stage prices
- ✗Front-heavy - the nose dives on uneven pavement transitions
- ✗12.5-inch intake still limits it in foot-deep storms
- ✗Chute handle requires reaching down mid-pass
- ✗No gravel, no headlight, no hand warmers