Thursday 7 January 2016

Troy Bilt Vortex 2890 versus Vortex 2690 3-Stage Snow Thrower, Comparison Review

Clear large areas of snow quickly and easily with the Troy Bilt Vortex 2890 or Vortex 2690 3-Stage Snow Throwers.

The Troy Bilt Vortex 2890 and 2690 are gas-powered snow throwers that utilize a powerful 357cc OHV 4-cycle OHV electric-start engine.

Incorporating a 3-stage process for a more effective efficient machine, the Vortex 2890 and 2690 are fitted with a new 12” accelerator which spins at 10 times the speed of the Xtreme augers, making these snow throwers capable of breaking down even the wettest heaviest snow.
 
Troy Bilt Vortex 2890 3-Stage 28" Snow Thrower, features compared with Vortex 2690
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Troy Bilt Vortex 2690 3-Stage 26" Snow Thrower, features compared with Vortex 2890
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The Troy Bilt Vortex 2890 is the larger of the two snow throwers with a path clearing width of 28” while the Vortex 2690 has a path clearing width of 26”.  Both snow throwers have a clearing depth of 21”.

For ease of operation, both the Troy Bilt Vortex 2890 and 2690 feature an All-wheel drive system, Just One Hand operator controls (with heated handle grips), Touch ‘n Turn power steering, together with 6 forward speeds and 2 reverse speeds.

Both snow throwers are fitted with X-Trac tires for extra traction and to make easy work of ploughing through large piles of snow.  The Vortex 2890 is fitted with large 16” X-Trac tires while the Vortex 2690 is fitted with slightly smaller 15” tires.

Both the Troy Bilt Vortex 2890 and 2690 come with a high-impact 4-way pitch and chute control (with 200 degrees chute rotation) that enables you to easily manage and change the direction of the snow discharge.

The Troy Bilt Vortex 2890 and 2690 are both fitted with an in-dash headlight so you can clear snow even in low-light conditions.





Let’s take a look at the differences and similarities in features and specifications between the Troy-Bilt Vortex 2890 and 2690 to help you decide on which is the best snow thrower for you:


Main Differences in Features between the Troy-Bilt Vortex 2890 versus Vortex 2690 3-Stage Snow Throwers:


TROY BILT VORTEX 2890
TROY BILT VORTEX 2690
Differences
PRICE
Retails online at around $100 MORE than the
Vortex 2690
Retails online at around $100 LESS than the
Vortex 2890
MODEL NO.
VORTEX 2890
VORTEX 2690
SNOW CUTTING PATH WIDTH
28”
26”
TIRE SIZE
16” x 6.5” X-Trac
15” x 5” X-Trac
SKID SHOES
Deluxe reversible
Deluxe steel
SHIPPING WEIGHT
Approx. 285 lbs
Approx.  263 lbs



In addition to the above features, the Troy-Bilt Vortex 2890 & Vortex 2690 3-Stage Snow Throwers BOTH offer:


TROY BILT VORTEX 2890
TROY BILT VORTEX 2690
Similarities
ENGINE
Troy Bilt 357cc 4-cycle OHV
STARTING SYSTEM
Electric/Recoil
GAS POWERED
Yes
FUEL CAPACITY
5Qt
OIL FILL
Extended
SNOW CUTTING DEPTH
21”
AUGER DIAMETER
12”
IMPELLER DIAMETER
12”
ACCELERATOR DIAMETER
12”
DRIVE SYSTEM
All Wheel Drive
STEERING
Touch ‘n Turn POWER Steering
SPEEDS
Forward:  6
Reverse:  2
CONTROLS
Just One Hand operator control with heated hand grips
CHUTE
·         4-way joystick control
·         Polymer chute
·         200 degrees rotation
HEADLIGHT
In-dash headlight
WARRANTY
Manufacturer’s warranty:  2 year limited / 4 year limited auger gearbox
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS
Approx.  32.37” x 48.25” x 30.75”


Troy-Bilt Vortex 2890 357cc 4-cycle Electric Start 3-Stage 28" Snow Thrower, image, review features & specifications plus compare with Vortex 2690
Troy-Bilt Vortex 2890 357cc 4-cycle
Electric Start 3-Stage 28" Snow Thrower
Troy-Bilt Vortex 2690 357cc 4-cycle Electric Start 3-Stage 26" Snow Thrower, image, review features & specifications plus compare with Vortex 2890
Troy-Bilt Vortex 2690 357cc 4-cycle
Electric Start 3-Stage 26" Snow Thrower


The Troy Bilt Vortex 2890 and 2690 Snow Throwers are ideal for clearing large areas of snow and with their 3-stage process are more capable of dealing with wet and heavy snow than 2-stage machines.  Being gas-powered snow throwers, there’s no cables to worry about and you’re not limited as to how far a cable will reach!  These are big machines, but are easy to handle with simple to use controls and easy steering.  With their powerful engines, the Vortex 2890 and 2690 live up to Troy Bilt’s reputation for high quality both in mechanics and construction.




N.B.  Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for safe use of snow thrower machines.


*Prices/discounts/shipping indicated correct at time of writing/publishing and may be subject to change anytime.  E&OE.





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