In the full review (9 sections)
Short verdict: The Power Max e26 is Toro’s two-stage battery snow blower. That means an auger plus an impeller, which is the design you’d normally only get with gas. My January 2023 video shows me unboxing it, going over the auger, impeller, headlights, tires, controls and two-battery bay, then clearing deep snow from my driveway and sidewalk, with the chute throwing it well clear. The video has no captions, and I don’t have a transcript of what I said, so this page sticks to what the footage shows and what Toro lists today. As of October 26, 2026, Toro lists the e26 (39926) at $1,899 with two batteries and two chargers, or $1,449 as a bare tool (39926T).
How I tested it, and what this page is based on
My video is 10 minutes and 9 seconds, posted January 19, 2023. Its thumbnail reads “-14°.”
No captions are available for this video, so I’ve written this page from frames of the footage and from Toro’s official product page only. I’m not quoting myself from memory or adding measurements I didn’t publish. The video doesn’t say on screen whether I bought it or Toro sent it.
What the video shows
Unboxing. The e26 comes out of its box in my garage.
The walkaround. I show close-ups of the auger and impeller, the headlights and the tire tread. I open the battery compartment to show two batteries side by side, with a tag on the machine reading “2 battery slots.” Then the chargers and the controls.
In the snow. The snow on my driveway and sidewalk was deep. The footage shows the e26 working through it, with a point-of-view shot from behind the handlebars as the chute throws snow off to the side.
Afterward. The last shots show the housing and auger packed with snow. Shut the machine off and use a clearing tool, never your hands.
That’s what’s on screen. I didn’t publish a runtime, a throw distance or a measured snow depth.
Quick specs (sourced)
| Spec | Toro Power Max e26 60V (39926), toro.com |
|---|---|
| Type | Two-stage, self-propelled |
| Clearing width | 26 in |
| Intake height | 20 in |
| Auger | 11 in, Anti-Clogging System, no shear pins |
| Batteries | Two 60V 7.5Ah (L405), two chargers |
| Charge time | 180 min |
| Runtime (Toro claim) | Up to 70 min |
| Clearing rate (Toro claim) | Up to 2,000 lb of snow per minute |
| Throw distance (Toro claim) | Up to 45 ft |
| Chute | Steel, Quick Stick control, 200° rotation |
| Drive | 6 forward speeds, 2 reverse |
| Tires | 15 x 4 in |
| Lights | LED headlights |
| Ideal snow depth (Toro) | Up to 12 in |
| Driveway size (Toro claim) | Up to 30 cars |
| Weight | 186 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Price as of Oct 26, 2026 | $1,899 kit (39926); $1,449 bare tool (39926T) |
| CPSC recalls | None for the e26. Toro’s 2021 Power Max recall covered the gas 826 OHAE (37802) only. |
How it compares
None of the rivals were tested against the e26 for this page.
| Toro Power Max e26 (39926) | Toro Power Max e24 (39924) | EGO 24-in two-stage (SNT2405) | EGO 24-in two-stage, bare (SNT2420) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearing width | 26 in | 24 in | 24 in | 24 in |
| Batteries included | Two 7.5Ah, two chargers | Two 6.0Ah, two chargers | Kit | None |
| Price as of Oct 26, 2026 | $1,899 (Toro) | $1,649 (Toro) | $1,649, listed unavailable | $1,199, in stock |
| My testing | In this video | Prototype, separate review | Not tested | Not tested |
The e24 is Toro’s step down in width and, as of October 26, 2026, costs $250 less. If you already own EGO batteries, the bare SNT2420 at $1,199 is the cheapest two-stage on this list. If you already own Toro 60V batteries, the bare e26 at $1,449 makes the same case on Toro’s side. The full kits only make sense if you’re starting from scratch.
Pros and cons (from what the footage and Toro’s listing show)
Pros
- Two-stage battery design, with an auger and impeller
- Self-propelled, with 6 forward and 2 reverse speeds
- LED headlights, steel chute with 200° rotation
- Two 7.5Ah batteries and two chargers in the kit
- No shear pins to replace, per Toro
- Handled deep snow on my driveway and sidewalk in the video
Cons
- $1,899 for the kit as of Oct 26, 2026
- 186 lb to move and store
- Toro claims up to 70 minutes of runtime, and the kit’s two batteries are all it holds
- Housing and auger packed with snow after my run
Who should buy or skip
Buy it if you get heavy snow, want two-stage performance without gas, and have room for a 186 lb machine. That’s especially true if you’re already on Toro 60V.
Skip it if you get light snow on a short driveway. A single-stage blower or power shovel costs far less. Also skip it if you’re on EGO’s battery platform.
FAQ
Is it really two-stage? Yes. Toro lists an 11-inch auger with an impeller behind it, and the auger and impeller are both visible in my close-ups.
How many batteries does it take? Two. The bay is labeled “2 battery slots,” and the kit includes two 7.5Ah batteries and two chargers.
How long does it run? Toro claims up to 70 minutes. I didn’t publish a runtime.
Has it been recalled? Not that I found. Toro’s 2021 Power Max recall covered the gas 826 OHAE (37802), not the e26.
Was this sponsored? The video doesn’t say on screen.
Why this review stops here
This video has no captions. I couldn’t download it, so I worked from preview frames. Without my own words or measurements, the honest review is what’s on screen plus Toro’s published specs.
Sources
- My video: Toro | Power Max e26 60v Two-Stage Snow Blower | Full Review, January 2023
- Toro Power Max e26 60V (39926), accessed Oct 26, 2026
- Toro Power Max e26, bare tool (39926T), accessed Oct 26, 2026
- Toro Power Max e24 (39924), accessed Oct 26, 2026
- EGO SNT2405 at Power Plus Parts, accessed Oct 26, 2026
- EGO SNT2420 at Power Plus Parts, accessed Oct 26, 2026
- CPSC recall: Toro Power Max 826 OHAE snow blowers, accessed Oct 26, 2026
