Head to head
Toro Power Max HD 1428 OHXE vs Troy-Bilt Arctic Storm 3410 XP
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Quick take: The Troy-Bilt Arctic Storm 3410 XP costs $1,250 less; the Troy-Bilt Arctic Storm 3410 XP clears a wider 34" path per pass; the Troy-Bilt Arctic Storm 3410 XP has heated grips for the January mornings this all exists for.
| Spec | Toro Power Max HD 1428 OHXE | Troy-Bilt Arctic Storm 3410 XP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$2,949 | ~$1,699 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Two-Stage Gas | Two-Stage Gas |
| Power | 420cc Toro Premium OHV | 420cc Troy-Bilt OHV |
| Clearing Width | 28" | 34" |
| Intake Height | 21" | 23" |
| Throw Distance | up to 65 ft | — |
| Weight | 304 lb | — |
| Starting | 120V electric + recoil | Push-button electric + recoil |
| Heated Grips | No | Yes |
| Drive & Handling | Six forward and two reverse speeds through a rear-wheel drive with Toro's one-hand operation levers, so the free hand works the Quick Stick or the speed selector without stopping the machine. | Self-propelled with Touch 'N Turn power steering and 14-inch serrated steel augers. Chute direction and pitch are both electric, worked from a switch on the dash rather than a crank. |
| Warranty | 5-year residential, 1-year commercial | 3-year residential |
Pros & cons
Toro Power Max HD 1428 OHXE
- ✓65-foot throw is the longest in this catalog and keeps snow off the area you just cleared
- ✓A one-year commercial term on a residential machine is genuinely rare
- ✓One-hand operation frees the other hand for the chute or the speed lever mid-pass
- ✓21-inch intake with drift breakers takes a plow berm without layering
- ✓420cc has reserve for a long gravel-free driveway in wet snow
- ✗304 lb — heavy to turn, heavy to store, and awkward on a sloped driveway
- ✗Heated grips are a $-extra accessory, not standard, despite dealer copy that says otherwise
- ✗$2,949 is the most expensive machine in this catalog
- ✗Far more machine than a typical two-car suburban driveway needs
Troy-Bilt Arctic Storm 3410 XP
- ✓34 inches clears a wide driveway in dramatically fewer passes than a 28
- ✓Same 420cc displacement as Toro's flagship at roughly $1,250 less
- ✓Electric chute rotation and pitch from a single dash switch
- ✓Heated grips standard
- ✓23-inch intake handles a plow berm without layering
- ✗Three-year warranty against five on the comparable Toro
- ✗34 inches wide is a real storage and gate-width problem — measure first
- ✗Troy-Bilt neither publishes a weight nor a throw distance for this model
- ✗Smaller dealer network than Ariens or Toro if something needs warranty work
- ✗Far too wide for a standard two-car suburban driveway