Toro 38381 18-Inch 15 Amp Electric 1800 Power Curve Snow Blower

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Product Feature

• Number 1 Brand of electric snow thrower in the US
• 160-degree adjustable chute deflects the snow in different directions
• Full-bail ergonomic handle, zip deflector, and lightweight design; easy assembly
• 15 amp electric snow blower for sidewalks, walkways, and other residential areas

Product Description

Toro 38381 18-Inch 15 Amp Electric 1800 Power Curve Snow Blower

Power Curve technology carves paths 18 inches wide and up to 12 inches deep down to the pavement, and throws snow up to 30 feet.
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Ideal for residential use, the Toro 1800 electric Power Curve snow blower is small in stature yet packs enough muscle to easily clear deep snow from driveways and walkways. The unit's wide, compact stance, deep-cutting blades, and powerful electric motor move large volumes of snow out of the way, while the adjustable chute puts all that snow right where you want it.

Designed to Move Snow

Combining a 15 amp electric motor with patented Power Curve technology, the blower moves more snow in less time, virtually eliminates clogging, and cleans all the way down to the pavement. In one pass, the blower can clear a path 18 inches wide and 12 inches deep. Move up to 700 pounds of snow in a minute.

The 1800 Power Curve snow blower performs like a gas unit, but without all the maintenance. Just plug it in and throw snow up to 30 feet. Use the snow blower's Zip Deflector control to throw snow high, low, or in-between, and with just a simple touch, the unit's positive-locking ratchet deflector adjusts in less than a second.

Built for Convenience

Because it's electric powered, the 1800 Power Curve snow blower weighs only 25 pounds, making it easy to maneuver and use by many members of the family. Furthermore, the blower's ergonomic handle provides maximum comfort and leverage, its lift handle makes it easy to transport from the deck to the patio or pathway, and its cord lock system means you don't have to stop because of interrupted power.

Maintenance-free, the 1800 Power Curve snow blower offers plug-in-and-go convenience, and when not in use, its handle folds for compact storage. Toro covers the electric 1800 Power Curve snow blower with a two-year warranty. Capacity and throw distance will vary with conditions.

Ergonomically designed handle for comfort and ease of use.

Zip deflector allows for changing the direction and locking in the angle to throw snow where you want.

Quickly adjusts the chute, left to right and to throw snow where you want it.

Larger 6-inch wheels provide more snow-gripping traction.

Power Curve system, with curved rotor and inverted funnel housing, moves more snow in less time and virtually eliminates clogging.

Cord lock system means you don't have to stop because of interrupted power.

What's in the Box

Toro 1800 Power Curve snow blower, parts for assembly, operator's manual

Toro Electric Snowblowers	Power Shovel (38361)	1500 Power Curve (38371)	1800 Power Curve (38381)
Performance
Capacity/Minute (the power to cut through snow)	Up to 300 pounds/136 kg	Up to 500 pounds/227 kg	Up to 700 pounds/318 kg
Throw Distance (the power to put snow in its place)	Up to 20 feet / 6 m	Up to 25 feet / 7.6 m	Up to 30 feet / 9 m
Clearing Width (fewer passes gets the job done faster)	12 inches	15 inches	18 inches
Snow Cut Depth -- 1 Pass	6 inches	12 inches	12 inches
Engine
Amps / Motor	7.5 amp / Series Wound	12 amp / Series Wound	15 amp / Series Wound
User-Friendly Features
Deflector	N/A	ZIP Deflector	ZIP Deflector
Chute Control	N/A	Chute Lever	Quick Lever
Ideal for	Sidewalks and walkways Driveways that can park up to 2 cars 2-4 inches at a time	Sidewalks and walkways Driveways that can park up to 4 cars 2-6 inches at a time	Sidewalks and walkways Driveways that can park up to 4 cars 2-6 inches at a time
Weight	13 pounds / 6 kg	25 pounds / 11 kg	26 pounds / 12 kg
Warranty	2 year full	2 year full	2 year full
Innovative Features
	Telescoping handle: height adjustment of 6 inches to fit any user	Easy-to-use controls: intuitive operation with either hand	Quick lever: aim snow on-the-go with no cranking necessary
	Adjustable handle: sliding and rotating adjustments to offer supreme control and comfort	Zip deflector: unique locking-style deflector to consistently throw snow where you want it	Maximium power: offering the industry's leading power-to-width ratio to clear more snow in less time

Toro 38381 18-Inch 15 Amp Electric 1800 Power Curve Snow Blower Review

The Toro Power Curve is not a bad machine for the right situations. At times I've been impressed by its effort-- but ultimately my needs were more than it could handle. I give it a mostly positive recommendation, but before buying just make sure you aren't expecting too much from this machine.

Living in Wisconsin we get a lot of snow, and my previous snowblower was a small 18" MTD that handled most everything for 12 years. When it died I was going to replace it with another but I was intrigued by the postive reviews on the electric models. Of course I never expected it to be as powerful as the gas blower, but I thought it would at least be better than shoveling. Which it is.

The assembly is simple. Five minutes to put the handle on and attach the levers. Then I purchased a 100' 12ga extension cord for $40. That's it-- you will never need to do or buy another thing for it.

True to Wisconsin weather, I had a chance to use it 6 times in the first three weeks. The first day was 3" light powder which the Toro chewed through quite well and probably cut my normal shoveling time in half. The second was 5" of day of crusted day old snow. The Toro actually worked a little better with this, probably because it had a little more solid substance to it. The third day was a 12" blizzard that left high drifts at the edges. And to be expected this is where I ran into problems. It was just too much for the Toro to handle and though I was able to clear most of our driveway it took a couple hours and a lot of help from my shovel.

And to be fair, I'm not judging based on THAT-- it is rated for light snowfall and a max 10" intake, not for replacing a large 2-stage snowblower. It seems very well suited for 3" - 8" of snow and smaller areas such as patios and sidewalks. Our driveway is apx 1000 sq ft and I think that's probably the most you'll want to do. Thankfully it seems able to throw snow at least 15'-20' feet depending on conditions. Many of the reviews on here claim they were able to do 12"-16" of snow with it. I'm not saying that's impossible... But I do question if its worth the time and effort to push it through that much snow. In those cases its probably necessary to do it in two 6" layers during and after the snow.

My tips for using it are to have a good plan with the extension cord. It is very annoying to keep manuevering 30 lbs of heavy plastic cord and bending over to move it. I tried to use an S shaped pattern and kept it on my shoulder which helped but the best thing was to have my wife follow behind me holding the cord. True, its taking two people and looks strange-- but I was able to clear snow twice as fast. Also when you are at snow drifts higher than the intake-- use a shovel or boots to knock the snow down in strips and then you can go over it with the blower. It also helps to move slowly in narrow strips to keep the motor from bogging down.

It is smaller than I expected, mostly plastic and very hollow feeling... But I'm not overly concerned about its durability/quality. Todays plastics are very strong and the previous Power Curve model has over 700 positive reviews and very few complaints of any parts failing. If I had any strength concerns it would be the metal handle which seems to flex too easily when pushed with force.

The positives:
-NO maintenance or gas/oil
-simple to unpack and assemble
-its very light, anyone can handle it.
-its small and easy to store and transport.
-its quiet. Think: a vacuum cleaner.
-history shows it has good build quality and longevity.
-it quickly clears small to medium snow-- probably perfect for areas with light snowfall
-snow is thrown an impressive distance (10-20')
-would be good for using on a wood deck or roof

The negatives:
-its expensive. Comparable electrics are cheaper and single stage gas blowers start around $50 more.
-the wheels are too small-- I use them frequently when backing up and often end up dragging it.
-you need to press the trigger AND a small safety button at the same time to activate motor. This can get quite difficult with gloves or mittens on. (TIP: I put a small C-clamp to keep the thumb button depressed and it was a huge improvement.) The plastic main trigger seems difficult to keep depressed unless you use two hands.
-the output chute is small compared to small gas blowers. Some clogging but not too bad.
-its annoying to work around an extension cord.
-The metal handle seems a weak point. I worry about breaking it when pushing through deep snow.
-Don't expect to clear out 12"+ of snow as quickly as a gas blower. It is possible in some cases, but just be realistic. It will take more work.

I'm going to try and stick it out with the Power Curve for the rest of the winter, but next Fall I'm probably going to need to replace it with a gas blower. While it wasn't the best fit for me, it is not a bad product. I'm sure there are a lot of places and people that this will be a very good purchase. Just be realistic about its features and what you expect from it.

--------- *2 Month UPDATE* --------

After 2 months the snowblower suddenly stopped working. Pulling the trigger produced nothing. I disassembled the red cover and was disappointed to find the wiring from switch to motor was connected with regular twist-on wire connectors that had come undone. Seems a bad idea with the constant vibration so I replaced with waterproof butt connectors.

So that was fixed, but I was disappointed that the motor compartment had a lot water in it. The connectors had water in them and the motor armature was wet and the housing had considerable surface rust. I have been wiping it down after use-- but its impossible to avoid water. Maybe its OK to operate damp, but I'd feel better knowing it wasn't so wet inside.

--------- *12 Month UPDATE* --------

Snowblower blade stopped spinning at full power last winter. I suspect its a loose belt but I never got around to opening it up and checking. Instead I purchased a 205cc Simplicity single stage blower for $100 more than I paid for this and its much better suited for my needs. I do however plan on keeping this for a backup and for its portability (it fits in the back seat of my car).

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