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

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 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

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

Quote from mingleje : "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