The Toro
Power Clear 518ZE is part of the
Snow Blowers test program at
Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Single-Stage Gas Snow Blower
models like the Power Clear 518ZE are rated on multiple criteria, such as those
listed below.
Width:
The snow blower's clearing width, or swath, in inches.
Removal speed:
A high score means the snow blower removes snow quickly without bogging down. Top models handle up to 6 inches of snow at a fast pace.
Plow pile removal:
A high score means the snow blower clears packed plow piles faster. Top models remove heavy snow left by street plows at the end of a driveway more efficiently.
