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| About - Toro Power Curve 1800 38381 |
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The Toro Power Curve 1800 38381 is part of the snow blower test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, snow blower models like the Power Curve 1800 38381 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| About This Brand |
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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 Curve 1800 38381 | |
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Engine size |
15amp |
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Electric start |
Yes |
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Multiple speeds |
No |
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Single hand controls |
No |
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Freewheel steering |
No |
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Single lever chute adjustment |
No |
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Headlight |
No |
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Heated handgrips |
No |
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Warranty (yrs.) |
2 |
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Consumer Reports User Reviews
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has worked great for many years
2/21/2013
Pros
Clears to the Pavement
Lightweight
Maneuverable
Throws Far
Cons
Can't Handle Wet Snow
Best Uses
Driveway
Comment:
I have had this machine more than 13 years and it has never failed me. Deep snow, over 8 inches, is a challenge, and wet snow more than a few inches is a challenge. Not the horsepower of a gas machine, but it'll git 'er done! Plus (big plus!), very low (no) maintenance.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
(11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)
Good for small areas but not very rugged
4/22/2012
Pros
Clears to the Pavement
Lightweight
Maneuverable
No Carburetor to Maintain
No Exhaust to Breathe
Cons
Bogs Down in Deep Snow
Easy to Damage
Best Uses
Narrow Driveway
Sidewalks
Small Lots
Comment:
I bought this unit because I don't like maintaining gasoline-powered equipment and especially dislike breathing 2-cycle engine exhaust. Works well in light to moderate snow. Heavy, wet snow should be taken slowly to avoid overheating its motor, although it did clear a 10 inch snow acceptably if slowly. I cracked the plastic final drive pulley after pushing its blade into a protruding edge of a concrete slab. The all-plastic construction is not built to handle hard use. I'm going to click on the recommend to a friend button, but would only do so after stating the above reservations. Also remember that you'll need to wrestle with a heavy 14ga extension cord.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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