Customer Reviews
Great for the price! 
2008-06-12
I live in South Bend, IN, near the Great Lakes. We get lake-effect snow. (Lots!) I have a smaller, one lane driveway which I couldn't justify spending hundreds on a gas powered snow blower. However, when we get over 12" of snow a few times a year, shoveling gets really old. When the snowplow buries our driveway a few times a night, shoveling is madness.
After reading the reviews, seeing the video demo, and find a great after-season deal on this I took the plunge. Works really well! A job that would easily take 1 hour can be done in 15 minutes.
Many of my neighbors asked about it. I point them here!
THANKS! 
2008-06-06
Thanks for the info everyone. I will not likely purchase this product because many of you are saying the exact same thing. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
Less expencive than a trip to the emergency room 2008-05-27
I lived in the snow belt of northern Indiana when I got this snow blower. It was everything I needed for 50' of driveway and several side walks. I had the father of a good friend die shoveling snow when my friends father was younger than I am now. I looked at a snow blower as health insurance. The machine is light and can be easily lifted onto stairs. I carried it across the street to an older couples driveway which was blocked with 3' of packed snow from the plow clearing an intersection. It took several passes to clear. I figure the Toro moved about a ton of snow in a lot less than an hour. None of ears were not ringing from the motor noise. When I was done I could hang the Toro up out of the way. My Toro had become a public health program.
Great Product 2008-05-10
I live in Buffalo, NY so you know we get a good amount of snow. This thing doesn't have quite as much power as its gasoline powered friends but it has a lot of other little advantages.
First off, this unit is super light, I can pick it up with one hand and use it to clear off the steps.
Stopping the unit to pick up a branch or mover it to a new location is a breeze, just let the handle go and its off. Give it a squeeze and its back to work.
There is no oil to change, to spark plugs to replace, no cord to yank.
For that really thick sludge at the end of the driveway, this unit will slide up above the slop, shaving off a few inches so you can get through it in a few passes.
The only trick to this snow thrower is planning out your route on the driveway so you don't get tripped up on the cord.
I would have liked to have a heavier duty handle bars and wheels. They work fine but give the whole thing a cheap feel.
Toro 1800 
2008-04-20
If you are interested in this snow thower my recommedation is you purchase it from a local dealer. That way if anything goes wrong you can easily return it for exchange or repair. My snow thrower did not work out of the box. I called Toro but the only assistance they provided was a phone number to a local dealer. I then had to make an appointment to have the snow thrower looked at. The Toro dealer told me if I had purchased the Toro from him he would have just exchanged it for another one in his stock. As I bought it from Amazon the best he would do is repair it. Two 1/2 weeks later he called to tell me it was ready. The repair was $66.00, the drive had to be replaced. The good news is I filled out the on-line registration so Toro covered the cost under warranty. The Toro is now in working condition and it has exceeded my expectations. It's a great snow thrower that handles 3, 4 even 6 inches of snow easily. Make sure you fill out the warranty registration. It provides 2 years of full warranty. Also, check out snow blower dealers in your area. Make certain you can have the blower repaired if needed.
Fantastic 2008-04-13
Put your shovel away! This convenient electric snowthrower from Toro clears the snow from your driveway quickly and easily. Perfect for large driveways and sidewalks, the 1800 Power Curve snowthrower can remove up to 700 lbs. of snow per minute with a cut path up to 18" wide and 10" deep. It features a 2-blade, curved rotor to clean right to the pavement and throw snow up to 30' away through the 160-degree adjustable chute. Lightweight and easy to maneuver, it simply plugs in for maintenance-free electric operation with no gas or oil to mix.
It's GREAT! 2008-04-04
When I purchased the Toro 1800, I was concerned that it wouldn't be big enough to do my driveway, but it's done an amazing job. The convenience of just plugging it in and it's ready to go is fantastic. I strongly recommend this snow thrower.
Toro 1800 2008-03-27
This is a great asset if you have snow removal. I have two. I use them on my huge decks, one in the front and one in the back and they are champion. Only twenty five pounds so you can carry them but I prefer to have two with no knocking the walls as I come pass through the house. Besides, I don't want to be without one. I have broken a belt on my older one (it takes a lot of abuse) but belts are pretty easy to change if you have the tools. All plastic/rubber and no scratching the deck. You will be amazed at how far and well this machine can blow and throw.
Great Snowblower 2008-03-24
I recently purchased a Toro 1800 snow thrower. I live in Wisconsin and we've had record setting snowfall this year. I couldn't handle another marathon snow shoveling experience which would steal 5-6 hours of my life. I purchased this little snow thrower, and wow, was I amazed! We received a 10" snowfall of heavy snow - not the light fluffy kind. I took this little guy out and ran him through the snow. At times I was afraid I would break it because I was putting such a heavy load through it, but it took it and kept on working. This little guy is fantastic! For such a small machine, this thing is a champ! I am totally blown away by its power and ability. While it doesn't have a big steel auger to dig up the hardened snow of tire tracks, I would still suggest it to anyone! People chuckled when they saw my little electric snow blower, but they're not laughing anymore! I am!
Great 2008-03-22
This is my second winter with this machine and it is great. I live in WI, used to live in Buffalo, NY, so I know snow. Yesterday we got a spring storm, left 15 inches of wet heavy snow in its wake, and this machine was able to handle it all. I don't have a garage so having something I can keep in my basement is a plus. This machine is easy to bring up and down stairs, no gas or oil to deal with-- and it works. I think I will get another for my mother in law who is getting up in age and doesn't use her gas machine. If you don't want a gas machine, you can be confident that this is a wise purchase. The fact that I bought this 2 years ago and logged in to write a review is evidence that it is a great product. It has made my winters easier.
