Bloomington, Minn. – October 14, 2026 -- Toro will show its first dedicated stand-on blower, the AeroMaster, which the company says delivers up to 30% more airflow than competitors at 8,100 effective CFM. The company will also show a redesigned GrandStand HDM+ stand-on mower at a lower price at Equip Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, October 20-23.
Toro is aiming both platforms at landscape contractors who need to do more with fewer operators and are under pressure from rising operating costs.
AeroMaster turbine blower targets wet debris and large cleanups
The AeroMaster is built on Toro's turbine technology. The company says its 8,100 effective CFM moves wet, stuck-on debris, which suits spring and fall cleanups and post-storm work. The 30% airflow advantage is a manufacturer claim, marked with an asterisk in the release; the source gives no substantiation.
A clutched turbine lets the operator disengage the blower without shutting off the engine, which keeps debris from blowing into unwanted areas. Fingertip controls move the nozzle through 180 degrees to redirect airflow away from hardscapes, fence lines and flower beds.
The nozzle flexes on impact instead of cracking, and it flips up to cut the machine's footprint on the trailer. A toggle front axle pivots over uneven terrain to reduce vibration during long shifts.
GrandStand HDM+ comes in 32- and 36-inch models at a lower price
The redesigned Heavy-Duty Mini is available in 32-inch and 36-inch models. Toro says it offers the highest horsepower in its category at a lower price than the outgoing model. It pairs a Kawasaki FX651V engine with the TURBO FORCE cutting deck and oversized 13-inch x 6.5-inch front casters. The casters are meant to improve maneuverability and protect grass from compaction and turf tear.
The mower keeps a narrow footprint for gated entries and tight property boundaries. Tool-less access panels at the rear give technicians fast access to engine and transmission components, which Toro positions as a way to cut downtime.
Horizon360 adds a lower-cost Basic Tier
Both machines integrate with Toro's Horizon360 business management software. The platform gains a Basic Tier, an entry-level subscription covering essentials such as invoicing and payment collection.
Other updates include a simplified fleet tracking interface, updated tracking device firmware for continuous location and run-time data, and a redesigned equipment management flow for setup, fleet lists and preventive maintenance tracking.
Jackson Gray, product marketing manager at Toro, said the machines were designed with feedback from professional contractors to help them complete more jobs per day with fewer interruptions. Toro will exhibit at indoor booth 7148 and outdoor booth 7600D.