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

I purchased this machine autumn 2007. We received 5 meters (15 foot) of snow last winter in Québec, useless to say that the snow thrower has to work hard! It performed well to clear the driveway (15x20) and pathway. Since we received that much snow, I found the machine to be limited when having to push the snow high enough to reach the top of the snowdrift. And when the snow is more dense, it's sometimes hard to push the machine through snow because of the large sidewalls (each side of the blade). This is more a problem because of the flimsy handle. The main problem I had with the machine is when snow gets in the case, condensation and humidity make the strap slip so the blade won't turn... When that happens, you have to let the machine dry in a warm dry place and it comes back to normal. That's the main problem with the Toro 1800.
Richard

It assembled easily and runs,
but we haven't had any snow yet in Chicago
so I haven't used it.

I purchased this Toro 1800 Electric snowthrower last year. I moved to the Midwest 2 years ago. After the first year of shoveling by hand I vowed never to do that again as my back suffered for doing so. This snowthrower does great for 2 feet of snow or less. It throws snow effectively as far as others that cost twice as much. The Toro works at its best after the last of the snow has fallen. I does not work very well after a car has driven over the snow down the driveway. The snowthrower has difficulty scraping the compacted snow with its plastic scraper. The swivel chute has trouble turning in the cold weather, not sure why but its a very basic system that you crank by hand to change the direction of the snow being thrown. Despite these minor discomforts its a great machine that makes an easy time of the snow removal and I no longer dread the snow season. The two year manufacturers warranty is great if it fails to perform you can get repairs done within that period without any cost to you. For my money this was the best option for me as I watched my neighbors trying to start his gas powered snowthrower and by the time he succeded I was finished and resting in my living room drinking my cup of coffee looking out the window at him.

George

Waiting on the snow..otherwise the assembly went ok. Instructions are pretty simple. Beware of damaging the power cord when assembling the u-shaped handle. Any cuts through the insulation should be noted. The paint and finish are good. Light weight to move..we'll see when the snow hits.

I've had this snow thrower for two winters now, and got it for a steal on Amazon for $126, and it's been well worth. I live north of Detroit, MI and its been able to get through any snow that has come down. If its slushy or wet it doesn't throw it as far, but still gets pretty close to the concrete. I've been surprised that it hasn't broke yet, knock on wood. The wheels are tiny, and its not going to break up any ice or packed down snow, those are the only knocks I have.