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Toro Power Clear 621 38458
 
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$619.99 - $669.00
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Summary: This single-stage gas-powered Toro is 21 inches wide.
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Type: Single-stage gas snow blowers
About - Toro Power Clear 621 38458

The Toro Power Clear 621 38458 is part of the snow blower test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, snow blower models like the Power Clear 621 38458 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Width (in.):
The clearing width, or swath, in inches.

Removal speed:
Removal speed is how quickly models could remove snow without laboring; single-stage machines were pushed as quickly as possible before the machine labored.

Plow pile removal:
How fast the snow thrower can remove a simulated pile of snow left by a municipal plow at the end of a driveway.

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$750
The Ratings applied to untested model Toro Power Clear 621 38459 come from our tests of model Toro Power Clear 621 38458, which in our judgment is enough alike in its performance, features, and specs that our test results apply to both. electric start
About This Brand

One of the market leaders in snow-blower sales, Toro sells a variety of electric models in addition to single- and two-stage gas models at outdoor power equipment dealers and Home Depot. It markets the electric models under the Power Curve and Power Shovel line names and the gas models under the Power Shift and Power Max line names. Electric modelshave snow clearing widths of 12 to 18 inches. Gas models have snow clearing widths of 16 to 28 inches and available electric start.

Features & Specs - Toro Power Clear 621 38458
info Engine size 163cc
info Electric start No
info Multiple speeds No
info Single hand controls No
info Freewheel steering No
info Single lever chute adjustment No
info Headlight No
info Heated handgrips No
info Warranty (yrs.) 2
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User Reviews - Toro Power Clear 621 38458
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4.0
Not a bad product
3/7/2013
Pros
Clears to the Pavement
Lightweight
Maneuverable
Throws Far
Cons
Difficult to Start
Best Uses
Driveway
Comment:
I have had the machine since September 2011. March 2013 is the 1st time I got to use it. I see many reviews of the machine not starting. I found out why mine was giving me issues... a vacuum tube from the oil breather to the air intake was not connected. I reconnected it with a higher grade clamp, and she started up just fine. I used it to clear 2 LARGE driveways and 5 side walks- 1 of which was an easy 100 yards long (corner home in high end community).
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
 
1.0
Frustrated!!!!!
12/29/2012
Pros
None
Cons
Difficult to Start
Best Uses
Small Driveway
Comment:
Bought the older model TORO 421 which is the same machine a few years ago. Used it exactly 4 times due to the lack of snow. Every time I tried to use it machine would NOT start. Recalled from Toro due to faulty carburetor, however carburetor has already been repaired twice already. Spent approximately $1200 for nothing. Ended up shovelling the snow every time. SAVE your money and buy a good shovel (you will thank me after the first snowfall) Hopefully the recall from TORO may be my lucky charm....will update this revisit machine mekes it through this winter.....
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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1.0
Don't buy this product
12/28/2012
Pros
Clears to the Pavement
Easy to operate
Great Design
Lightweight
Maneuverable
Cons
Difficult to Start
Problems Starting It
Very Expensive
Best Uses
Driveway
Comment:
I use it to clear my driveway, it was hard to push up.<br />I got it at Home Depot on Dec 2011, used 4 or 5 times for less than 15 minutes at the time.<br />Put it away with very little gas in it, with gas stabilizer.<br />Now in Dec 2012, put new gas, oil in it. The machine will not start.<br />I took it to Home Depot, they could not start it.<br />Home Depots owner told me it was a problem between Toro and me. <br /><br />Then I took it to Toro authorized dealer, they will charge $45.00 plus tax to look at it.<br />As I got into the shop Kooy Brothers, I saw an other person with the same Toro machine in line to service it for the same problem. <br />I am not very confident about this product.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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