Buying Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025

(This first review part was done Januaury 25th)I just ordered this 2 days ago and received it already! WOW!(I didnt buy it from Amazon either and saved 6 bucks!!) ANY-who... The first thing I noticed was it was KIND of a PAIN to set up, little screws and nuts, you have to hold one side of the nut, then screw the other, it was just a bit trying. Once I did get it together I also noticed how FLIMSY it looked and felt(its really light, and it just feels more like a toy). I took it out to my driveway(53 footer) and started her up. I didn't think it worked as well as some of the poster people have said it does, but that MIGHT be due to the fact the snow I was blowing was kinda wet, not fresh powder stuff. It didnt throw the wet snow very far, but it did get most of it out of my driveway. I had about 2-3 inches of snow on the driveway, so it wasnt like I was pushing it through 6-10 inches of snow. I am GUESSING it works MUCH better in fresh powder snow. While I was pushing it though, since it is so light I found myself not using the wheels and just kind of "sliding" it along the driveway. Once I got a better feel, it seemed to work better. The cord is a REAL PAIN in the ARSE if you ask me. It took me a few swipes before I figured a little easier way to deal with the cord and now it too seems okay. I gave this a 3 star because of the cord factor being a pain, and its a little TOOOOOO LIGHT to push through snow. I will however give it a 5 star for the sore back eleviation. With this unit, at least my back isnt sore at the end of my plowing the driveway. So, all things considered, I will stick with my 3 star rating, not bad, just not great...........!!!UPDATE!!! Okay I used it this morning on a fresh snow fall from the night before and it actually worked better. So as I suspected, it DOES work MUCH better on POWDER SNOW as opposed to a SLUSHY/WATERY SNOW. I am pretty happy with it. My back is still not hurting too. It really DOES feel and LOOK like a CHILD'S TOY, but... it really does have some pretty good power! The only thing it wont do is get down to the ICE that forms under the snow, but it picks up the snow on TOP of the ice pretty darn well. I would def. suggest you getting one over a gas one. I am managing the cord better to. My only problem with the cord is its so cold outside the cord gets VERY HARD, so afterwards, trying to WIND up the CORD is a hassle, but I can overlook that(so far!)UPDATE(Feb 13, 2007) Okay Pittsburgh FINALLY got its BIG STORM of the season so I was REALLY able to test this little baby today.. I had about 6-8 inches of snow in my driveway and this bad boy actually mowed it down pretty easily(except for the snow blowing the stuff back in my face, it worked great).. Tonight the snow turned to freezing rain which left my driveway like a skating rink, to my SURPRISE, this machine was even able to get up quite about of the hardened ICE on the driveway, ofcourse that was in part due to my quick thinking of SALTING the driveway 5 hours earlier to help break it up-LOl. I think I will now change my rating to a 4 STAR now. No 5 star because of the PAIN IN THE ARSE CORD. It has impressed me more and more each time I use it.. Go and BUY THIS THING NOW!!! ;o)Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

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WOW! I thought I would end up sending this snow blower back to Amazon, but this is a beast and very quiet. I agree that the wheels on the snow thrower are very undersized for the conditions but I haven't had any problems. I can find nothing wrong with this unit and I can use early in the morning because it is so quite. It sounds like a hairdryer but shoots snow farther then my neighbor's two-stage gas Toro.Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

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It was shipped promptly by Amazon, arriving within 3 days. I put it together and was blowing 3 inches of snow from the driveway and sidewalks within half an hour. It works well. I've used it 6 times thus far. It is light and easy to store. It performs up to my expectations. Wish I had it 6 weeks ago before all the snow started.Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

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While I have only been able to use the unit once, it worked better than I had imagined and I have a 60ft gravel driveway to clear.Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

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Of course after buying this, we really haven't had much snow. The 3-4" we have had were cleared effortlessly with this thrower. The wheels aren't great - they work, but you are often dragging rather than roller the thrower. They could do with being twice the size. Handling the cable also takes a bit of practice so that you don't end up with it looped around you. For the amount of clearing I have to do (paths, occasionally the driveway if the plough doesn't turn up, this is fine.Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

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The first snow of the season was about 2 inches of dry powder. The blower did a good job cleaning the drive way. It threw the snow about 10 feet at best - maybe because it was so powdery that it spread easily. The blower fits our needs just fine - light snow, small space. It is easy to use, light enough to carry around - just watch out for the cord getting in the way.Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

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Bought the Toro snow thrower between our two big Denver blizzards.........does exactly what it's supposed to, light and easy to deal with, but the cord is a pain. If only they had a rechargeable motor...................then it would be perfect! Definitely worth it, though.Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.