Toro 1800 18" Power Curve 15 Amp Electric Snow Thrower (38381) $135
 

---> Deal dead. <---

OK. Don't flame me to death. :hide: I know it's just a woot deal, but it's a good price for the Toro 1800 Power Curve Snow Blower (new, not refurb). $130 + $5s/h delivered to your door. This is an ELECTRIC (corded) snowblower. Deal here [woot.com] (as if you didn't know where woot was).

I got one a few weeks ago, and the little thing really does work well, if you don't mind having that pesky little cord trailing behind.

Previous thread on it here.

I didn't see it posted yet, and I looked thrice. OK. Commence the flaming. :sadwalk:

-cowboy :cowboy:

($200 currently at Amazon [amazon.com], but recently has hovered around $150+)

Toro 1800 18" Power Curve 15 Amp Electric Snow Thrower (38381) $135
 

UPDATE: Deal is available again

Sellout Woot has Toro 1800 18" Power Curve Snow Thrower (38381) for $129.99. Shipping is $5. Thanks neonneon

Toro 1800 18" Power Curve 15 Amp Electric Snow Thrower (38381) $135
 

Woot.com has Toro 1800 18" Power Curve Snow Thrower (38381) for $129.99. Shipping is $5. Thanks neonneon

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Toro 38381 18-Inch 15 Amp Electric 1800 Power Curve Snow Blower $129.99 + $5 s/h @ woot
 

Toro 38381 18-Inch 15 Amp Electric 1800 Power Curve Snow Blower [woot.com]

Specifications
Capacity/Minute (the power to cut through snow): Up to 700 pounds
Throw Distance (the power to put snow in its place): Up to 30 feet
Clearing Width: 18 inches
Snow Cut Depth -- 1 Pass: 12 inches
Amps / Motor: 15 amp / Series Wound
Deflector: Zip Deflector
Chute Control: Quick Lever
Chute Radius: 160°
Ideal for:

Sidewalks and walkways
Driveways that can park up to 4 cars
2-6 inches at a time

Weight: 26 lbs.
Dimensions: 36.2" x 18" x 47" H

In the Box:

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

Price Comparison [google.com]

I've had one of these for the last 6-7 years (along with an electric mower). It's really easy to use and does a good job. The ability to turn it on and off at will is great and I can lift it easily with one hand. When I got it, most people thought it was a toy, but now that people are becoming educated about the torque of electric motors, mostly because of electric and hybrid cars, there is greater respect for them.

Obviously, though, it's not a monster. When we had 2+ feet of snow here recently, I had to shovel the top foot and then blow the bottom foot, but that only happens once every several years.

northeast blizzard points to the fact that you need a *real* snowblower for big snowfalls. though this should be ok for 4 or 5 inches

used mine last week after the blizzard. Took a few hours and there were still snow on the surface. May have to use ig again this weekend for only the second time.

I got a laugh out of the Sales Stats "Woots by State"... for some reason nobody in Texas is buying :tumblewed:

"2-6 inches at a time" that's how I roll...

That probably explains the need to pay for your blowers.

I had been looking at this exact model at Amazon for $200. In for 1 at woot for much cheaper

nothing like fighting with a rigidly frozen extension cord at 10degrees. give me a big 2-stage or a shovel

I have one of these from ~1992. Pittsburgh winters, and still running strong. Electric is the way to go, even though you have to drag a cord behind you and avoid it on the way back. There is no gas, no fuss, and it hangs nicely from a hook on my garage ceiling.

Yes, if you get more than about 7 inches, you're going to need to shovel the tops off. This doesn't happen often though.

I want to snow blow a yard, I leave in los Angeles it seems fun

Lowest price I've ever seen on this and I was so upset I missed Amazon for $150. I'm in! Thanks!!

In for one j/k... i am from las vegas ;)

If you have one of these, you never have to worry about it
http://www.amazon.com/US-Wire-991...ower+cable

awesome, adding $64.99 to the deal to make it an even $200.
I'll take a $10 shovel :lol:

Wish I could see it a month ago. The winter now is almost gone...

I wonder what this would do with leaf piles. I get leaves and pine needles in street gutter. Be nice to shoot them up into the neighbor's yard since I don't have pine trees.

I got the 50ft version of this cable recently and its great - I think i paid $27ish on amazon.

I also used it with a SnowJoe which has identical specs to this - and is <$110 on amazon shipped.

That said, I used it during hte blizzard in boston - and while the snow was twice as high as the unit, it did a damn good job - i just did it in 2 layers and it worked great.

to bite or not, with tax comes to $146.97.

I've one of these. works great.
only issue is it blows snow very high. you will turn into a snow man if it's windy.

Does any know if this cleans the snow to the ground or does it leave a light layer? I was watching the video on amazon and almost all demo shows a light layer of snow after the pass.

very clean.

I prefer a pusher :)

http://www.suncast.com/productdis...130&pid=44

Oh ho hoooo, I see what you did there.

WHOVEL!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGNrUZF_tUs

Does anyone know if I can cancel my woot order? Ordered like 10 mins ago and just sent a message thru support asking to cancel. After ordering I saw a couple youtube vids and it looks so weak. I can shovel way faster and it doesnt seem to throw far either.

Two-stage o' betta.



Unless you live in northern Florida this probably isn't worth it.

Picked this up on an SD from Amazon for $126.91 back in 2007. I love it with the low-temp extension cord. It works great for the majority of the snowfalls even in Chicago, and for the really deep outliers, it's just a matter of shaving off the top 10 inches with one pass, and then coming back for the remainder.

If this powerful enough to handle the compacted wet snow the plows leave at the end of the driveway?

Good for light snow states, and single ladies who can't handle a big machine. Bad heavy snow areas and guys who want a snow toy. Good price on shipping though.

~JS

This is a great price on a great product. I would never buy anything from Woot ever again after my last experience. Buyer beware and stay away from this POS vendor.

I have one of these and also just did a quick browse of youtube. I'm impressed with mine and didn't see any videos that would fit the "so weak" and "throw far" complaints. I'm guessing mine throws a good 15 to 20 feet. Dug out from a 40" snow with it and can assure you a shovel is not faster.

works fine
 

Been using it for a few years now, in the boston area. Does the job perfectly if you use it before the snow gets compacted/wet. Throws the snow far enough, and this thing is super light.
Of course it can not compete with the heavy 2 stage gas models, but for what it is meant for, it is perfect.

I would like to know this as well. Anyone?

For most people that get under a foot of snow at a time $200 is still a better deal over a gas which is way larger and costs double to triple the cost. I would definitely buy a gas one if I had the room but with all of my other stuff in my shed, simple do not have the space that one of these can compact down to.

And it was you who didn't want to deal with an el cheapo eletric cord.I just showed you one that would meet your need. Home Depot had a 75 foot one the other day for $20.

And if you have any doubts look at this video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atMHHLsewSw

Yeah. The use of electricity to operate machinery that is used in a wet environment like snow throwers and pressure washers scares me.

As do electric chain saws. When I need to use a chain saw, it is to remove tree limbs that have fallen and knocked out my electricity.

Likely not. That kind of snow gives even powerful snow blowers fits. My old moderately-powered single stage gas snow blower can't really handle it. That doesn't stop me from forcing it through there, though, so maybe you'll be ok. :bounce:

Mostly it's going to depend on how heavy, icy, and deep it is. Probably too many variables to give you a good idea or not.

You have maintenance with a gas snow blower as well. It needs tune-ups, spark plugs, oil, air filters, and so on like any other gas-powered engine. I can do all that myself so it's not a big deal to me, but for others electric snow blowers certainly have a lot of convenience going for them. I've used my Mom's electric on her driveway when I've been home for holidays and never had any complaints. I'd consider switching to an electric in the future for NE Ohio winters.

This is great if you have up to four inches of snow to clear. If you have a huge driveway and you wake up one day to over half a foot of snow you would really need something more. Anyone north of Florida or who has little to clear away go for it but I have to own a two stage myself.

I bought this when it went on clearance for under $100. Little machine does a nice job on my driveway, sidewalk, deck and porch.

It did a great job running through 6inches of freshly fallen snow, but is completely worthless if that snow has already been driven on.

However, that being said dealing with the cord is a pain in the ass. You can't just do long strips on the driveway, you have to handle it in sections so you don't run over the cord.

After struggling with a 100ft extension cord that I already had that was hard to maneuver in the cold weather I finally invested in a $65 cold weather cord [amazon.com], however now I'm getting closer to the price of a low end gas blower -- and I'm regretting going electric.

well I didn't think I had any chance of getting my order cancelled and refunded after reading all the bad press on Woot.com's customer service. However, I was pleasantly surprised to see a paypal refund in my email when I got home!:

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I have owned this thrower for 3 1/2 years. I decided to get it after buying a house with a long, narrow driveway, and inheriting a monster gas blower and not being able to start it due to a clogged carburetor with 18" of snow to shovel.

Living in central MD, I am proud to say that I survived "Snowmaggeddon" with this thrower in 2009-2010. The key was to go out about every 10-12" and knock it out.

Yes, there are definitely limitations:
- The cord you use MUST be heavy duty (12 gauge). In reviews I saw before purchasing, I saw complaints, but they all seemed to be from people that used lesser quality cords.
- The absolute limit is about 14" of relatively light snow, or about 6-8" of moderately heavy snow. Really slushy stuff dosn't work well. Then again, I'm not sure that a monster blower would work with the really wet slop we often get in our area.
- With heavier snow, the throw distance is limited to about 8'. This works great for me given that most of the driveway is single-width, but it is a little challenging on double width areas and on my parking pad area.
- When the power goes out, you're outta luck.

All that being said, I've been thrilled.

Contemplating getting this to backup my existing 1800. I am a happy owner. Larger storms can be dealt with. Last week's blizzard I cleared once in the evening and again after the storm. Drifts and deeper areas need to be done slowly and sometimes using less than the full width of the machine. I usually use a shovel to assist larger storms when the plow piles up sandy and salty muck at the end of the driveway. You can put away the $500+ you'll save on this vs. a powerful gas model and pay a plow guy for anything over 8".

It's kind of up to you. If you angle it so the blades hit just right you can clear it pretty much all the way. If you run it flat or angled the other way it leaves a thin layer.

If you get decent amount of snow every year, I would invest on a gas snowblower. Having to deal with extension cord was a pain in the arse for me

Got this one off amazon in dec 2006. Did not wish to mess with gas and oil. This can be stored in a basement. Here are some of my pictures..there are more pictures on amazon....The snow that is left behind melts off in a few hours in sunshine. yes it does not work well on packed snow!! The pictures are from 2011. In snow 8 in or less, took about 20 minutes to do the driveway. I usually was done and back in the house by the time neighbors got their big 2 staggers cranked. Since it does not have metal blades and is light you can use it on your wooden decks.

I live in Buffalo. ANy deals on the following?
http://www.deere.com/common/media...42x462.png

Nope. Have one. Don't fight an extension cord. Just work my way from porch side of driveway where outlet is to other side and it works great. Never move cord.

Well this would be good and all if I didn't lose power last week. :annoyed:

Need a good deal on a generator. :lmao:

I managed to use it on packed snow after we got power. Works fine.

I just got one of these and it handled 18" snow just fine on a 2 car wide, 3 car deep driveway. I know because I measured.

Snow was all the way up to the top of the mouth and it chewed through it like a champ.

There's no reason to be afraid of one of these for a foot of snow. It even chewed up most of the icebergs at the end of the driveway that the plow leaves.

If you haven't actually used one of these, don't assume what it can't do (not you personally, just in general).

Thank you for this thread! Amazing price! Mine is over five or six years old now although it is still working fine. I am buying this to replace the old one because I know changing parts will cost this much. One tip is that I highly recommend buying a rubber extension cord instead of a nylon cord. The rubber ones are very flexible even in subzero temperature.

I bought one of these two years ago and it works great. Haven't had a snowfall worth using it on since buying it.

Now that's a powerful machine!

Does this have to be plugged into an outlet?

heart attack preventers beat shoveling every time. Bought the 15" toro from the target deal, works great. I have only had to use it a couple of times, but once was on about 10" of wet heavy snow, tossed it farther than I could with a shovel! This 18 may be better than the little 15 I got, more power and less passes to make, but either way it is a major improvement over shoveling. Not only easier but faster too.

Hmmm... perhaps this special individual is under the assumption that an "electric snowblower" may have batteries, like an electric car or motorcycle might have.

Let's all just hope that is what they were thinking... :(

(oh, and the answer is "Yes", in case the previous responses weren't direct enough for you) :lol:

Nooo....yeah, they were kind of vague. :nod:Thank goodness I can google the answer

Good point.

I'll have the heart attack fighting with the frozen cord while trying to move 6 inches of wet Mid-western snow. I'll pace myself and use the shovel. Or borrow a 2 stage, Big-Boy Snow thrower.

I have had one of these since early '80s. It has worked great. Had to replace a belt once, otherwise just plug it in and go. I live in MN and when we have big snow you just have to plan on doing the drive before it gets too deep and again when it is finished snowing. I use a 75' cord and just toss it over to the side as I do the driveway. You just have to plan a little bit.

Used the older model again this morning on 8 inches. Slam dunk homerun every time and a joy to use. I bet the new one is even better. Works fine on larger drifts, dont be ascared

4" hit today grabbed the new Toro (well packaged I might add) and 100' of sidewalk and 80' of driveway done in record time. It even sent a pine cone flying in a perfect tight spiral that Tim Tebow could only dream of...

Thanx Slick Deals!

Update on 2/27/13: Woot again has the Toro 38381 18-Inch 15 Amp Electric 1800 Power Curve Snow Blower for $130 + $5s/h.

Link here [woot.com]

-cowboy :cowboy:

Toro 1800 18" Power Curve 15 Amp Electric Snow Thrower (38381) $135
 

Back again. sellout.woot.com has Toro 1800 18" Power Curve Snow Thrower (38381) for $129.99. Shipping is $5. Hey, been lots of snow around the country lately. This will help deal with it.

http://sellout.woot.com/offers/to...w-blower-2

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.

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" wide and 12" deep
Move up to 700 pounds of snow in a minute
15 amp electric snow blower, just plugs in and throws 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
160° adjustable chute
Weighs only 26 pounds, making it easy to maneuver and use by many members of the family
Full-bail 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
Handle folds for compact storage
Shipping Note: Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, PO Boxes and APO addresses not available for this item

Warranty: 2 Years Toro

In the Box:

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

Specifications
Capacity/Minute (the power to cut through snow): Up to 700 pounds
Throw Distance (the power to put snow in its place): Up to 30 feet
Clearing Width: 18 inches
Snow Cut Depth -- 1 Pass: 12 inches
Amps / Motor: 15 amp / Series Wound
Deflector: Zip Deflector
Chute Control: Quick Lever
Chute Radius: 160°
Ideal for:

Sidewalks and walkways
Driveways that can park up to 4 cars
2-6 inches at a time

Weight: 26 lbs.
Dimensions: 36.2" x 18" x 47" H

http://sellout.woot.com/offers/to...w-blower-2

$210 at Amazon and 315 four star reviews: http://www.amazon.com/Toro-38381-...now+blower

My current snow blower is the only thing left in my garage that uses gas, besides the cars. But With a long 3 car driveway, i have a hard time seeing myself wanting to deal with an electrical cable in the snow, especially since they tend to get more rigid during cold weather. I'm still waiting for a serious all battery option snow blower, the same as an all battery car, like maybe the tesla x.

In 4 1 thanks!

The batteries in those vehicles are like $10,000-$20,000. I'm sure people would really want to pay $2000 for a battery-powered snow blower that could get 30-60 minutes ;)

Assuming you're talking about the heavy-duty cables (and not those cheap dollar-store types), then that's not the case at all. They don't freeze/crack

if you live in the northeast and had this to clean up the last blizzard it would be a joke. Might as well shovel. You need a snowblower, not a thrower. A snowblower has 2 stages so it can handle way more snow. You also don't push it, it moves forward and you walk behind it. The only thing this is going to do is very little snow with and very small driveways, no hills.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature....1000654451

I live in the northeast and have used this on foot deep snow storms including Nemo. Worked great, does that make you upset? And I also used it on neighbors driveways and cleared out a few vacant houses after the storm and made money with it. Due to its light weight, I can literally throw it in the back seat of my car and the cord in the trunk. Try that with your 2 stage. Not pumping the product but everyone who has tried my OLDER 1800 is surprised at the torque the electric motor has. If you tried it, maybe you'd think otherwise but it's clear you haven't

Great price, but I wouldnt go near Woot.com. Horrible company. Horrible customer service.

I have the 1800 and it managed over a foot of snow with ease. Took my about the same time to do my driveway as my neighbors who had a gas one. Now it took forever, dont get me wrong, but my back was saved.

With the subsequent storms of 3-4 inches, this blower worked perfectly.

I have one and I have a gas one.. I love this electric. I was shocked the first time I used it. I have a paved driveway and it cleans it off fast and easy. With the cord, I just put it on one side of the driveway so I don't run it over, its pretty simple concept. Glad I have mine. I live in central ny.. if we are going to get 1.5 feet of snow, I will go out and blow the driveway when it has 6 inches in it and again when the storm is over.

They make electric cordless lawn mowers. AKA don't be an ass.

So my house was built in the 80s and most homes at the time didn't have an electric garage opener, but they did have electricity in the garage.

When I bought the house obviously it has an opener.

My question is if this is a 15 am snow blower that basically excludes like 50 percent of the homes out there as I am sure most everyone only has a 15 amp breaker in their garage.

Um, right back at ya. AKA quit trolling. I stated this directly in the OP that this is a corded snowblower, and two posts above that person's post it discusses the need for a cord (among a multitude of other posts in the thread). :bonk:

For those wondering, there ARE electric snowblowers. This one [ampbyariens.com] is an example, though it costs ~$1500 at the moment.

Uh, this ENTIRE thread is about an electric snow blower. I'm not trolling, you clearly are.

FYI: Woot.com owned by Amazon for over 2 1/2 years now. Not to say this "unit" of Amazon does't have bad CS as you say (I've never had a problem), but horrible company is thusly debatable.

Oh and one thing I forgot to mention, you need a 3 prong, 15 AMP, 12 gauge cord. Dont underestimate the cost. These things are $60 easy. I made that mistake.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/...UTF8&psc=1

Still, great price for the 1800.

Woot is a disgusting company. I had to return a treadmill in December because it arrived damaged (did not accept delivery). Woot kept saying it was Amazon's problem (the shipper), while Amazon kept saying it was Woot's problem (the vendor). There was also a third party shipper involved because of the size of the package, and the shipper kept saying it was Amazon's problem, who kept saying it was Woot's problem, and we kept going around and around in circles for weeks. It took 2 months to get my money back. I also lost out on a $400 cash back offer on my credit card because of the return. I was charged interest on my card while I waited for my money back. The list goes on.....

And keep in mind the only way to contact Woot is over email, so it's basically a 12-24 hour turn around to get a response to your single question. You can see how this can be frustrating, ie. "I need help with this problem Woot", A: "Sorry Sir, we dont deal with that", R: "But Woot, Amazon says you need to handle the return" etc, and I just lost 3 days of my life....... My blood boils just thinking about it.

Bottom line - my experience was terrible. I will NEVER buy another Woot product again, EVER. I hate the company.

Just read the post above. I've had nothing but good experiences purchasing from Woot though. Woot was acquired by Amazon--and Amazon was recently recognized as having the best customer service among retailers--period.

That's on the expensive side for a cord of that quality. I've got several similar--cost a good deal less than that purchased locally (lowes/HD/menards).

It's not like those cords don't have dual purposes--I frequently use them as extensions for charging batteries, weedwackers, outdoor lights, etc. Lots and lots of use over the years. Don't go blaming the product because you were caught with your pants down--you don't expect lawnmowers to come with gas cans in the box!

I've been looking for an electric snow blower for a little while, but all the ones I find locally are brand names I've never heard of. I just told my wife I wanted to find a Toro, and here it is!

Thanks, OP!

I got on this when it was on clearance at Target a couple of weeks agao. I live in cleveland,Oh and it has handled every storm we have had so far. I think I have used it 4 or 5 times. Works great for me despite whatever the videos show.

In for one. Had bought Toro electric shovel on previous slick deal. Works OK, but this looks more usable.

LOL I'm not sure how many people got this but yeah... LOL good one :thumbs:

Everyone got this--some people had to pay though ;)

Yeah, depends on how many inches you've got. The blowers with the biggest mouths to handle the extra inches cost more. :bounce:

thx - just ordered after my nice big gas powered monster died and this is cheaper than a repair for the moment! ;)

No it doesn't make me upset at all lol. Infact it makes me happy that there are cheaper alternatives to a $1500 snow blower. I have no experience with electric snow throwers, just hearing from people "in the know" about how they suck. Maybe they used them back in the day or never used them either.

I don't see how it could throw the snow like a 2 stage snowblower though. Especially for Nemo even with the 2stage blower sometimes it didn't throw it far enough and I had to go over the area again. I have a 550' driveway on a hill though, so it's horrible. I doubt a snowthrower could handle that but I'll look into it more after your comment. I'm currently looking for a new snowblower since my Ariens died after 27 yrs.

You are a stud

I've got one of these and it handled the ft of snow that fell in Denver over saturday night. I cleared my sidewalk and drive pretty easily.

I have this and use a cheap extension cable. It was 5F when I used it to remove 11" and the cord was a little firm, but hardly rigid. This thrower works really well and saves a ton of time. Go ahead and use your little shovel, I'll be done and inside long before you finish with it. :wave:

is this better than the snow joe that I ordered yesterday?

http://slickdeals.net/f/5877564-S...st57848328

I wish I got fluffy mountain, Instead we get wet packed heavy snow.
(buy the way thanks for bring back my comments from weeks ago!)

Cool story bro

You can do long strips, just have to think a bit about where you are going. I have a three car driveway and sidewalks, even parts of the street sometime. Cord is obviously more nuisance than no cord, but I'd hardly say you can't do long strips.

From the specs, the toro 1800 is the better blower--but hey, you saved $25! The SJ622/623 are the models most equivalent to the 1800.

Got this at target brand new for $40 2 weeks ago.

To anyone interested in Consumer Reports, they rated this snow blower as the best electric one they tested. However, they said all the electric ones they tested didn't even come close to a decent gas one, and they did not recommend you buy any of the electric ones.

Better off using a shovel instead of these crappy throwers.

Dug me out of over 3 foot of snow in a last bad storm, I'm guessing the one you are talking about. Way less work than shoveling and no back ache at the end of the day either. Driveway, gravel about 16' X 50'. And yes it has thrown quite a few stones with no damage. Even tackled about the same amount of the street out front as we never get a plow and I could still walk at the end of the day. It's a nice machine and more than enough for me here outside of Baltimore, Md. Cost me about the price of one tune up or minor repair on a gas model. I don't think I'd trade for a gas. My neighbors got a massive 2 stage to clean about the same amount of driveway. Personally think it looks a little overkill and ridiculous for our climate.

Don't give poor advice when you don't know what you're talking about. I bought one of these at target on clearance last year. I have been using it all winter and it works beautifully. In fact I sold my old heavy John Deere gas powered unit because it was overkill for my needs. I would buy another Toro electric blower in a heartbeat.