Does the Toro 1800 throw snow anywhere close to the advertised 30 feet? I have had a Sears electric for about 10 years. It's worked great in Wisconsin as long as I cleared snow while it was less than 5" deep. It is getting tired, and now Sears wants an arm and a leg to repair it. Iam going to try repairing myself. I've replaced the scrapper blade, but approach won't last long.The Sears unit throws snow about 3-6 ft (wet to dry snow). How does the Toro compare?How does Toro do on after warrenty repairs? Does the Toro 1800 throw snow anywhere close to the advertised 30 feet? I have had a Sears electric for about 10 years. It's worked great in Wisconsin as long as I cleared snow while it was... » Read More Does the Toro 1800 throw snow anywhere close to the advertised 30 feet? I have had a Sears electric for about 10 years. It's worked great in Wisconsin as long as I cleared snow while it was less than 5" deep. It is getting tired, and now Sears wants an arm and a leg to repair it. Iam going to try repairing myself. I've replaced the scrapper blade, but approach won't last long.The Sears unit throws snow about 3-6 ft (wet to dry snow). How does the Toro compare?How does Toro do on after warrenty repairs? « Show Less
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I've found that the specs on this snow thrower's ability to be "overblown." It's not a bad snow thrower but if you cut the specs (throws snow to 30 feet, cuts 10-inches deep and 18-inches wide per pass) in half you're more near reality. I've found that it does best in 5-6" deep dry snow with about a 15 foot throw and I take cuts (pass) that overlap at about 12-15" at most. If I had to do over again I would've bought a small gas powered thrower. This is my second Toro 1800, as the electric motor on my first died on me shortly after the 2-year warranty was up (3rd winter season) and only for the goodness of a Toro service rep was I able to replace it with for a cost of only paying for the shipping. Hope this helps. I've found that the specs on this snow thrower's ability to be "overblown." It's not a bad snow thrower but if you cut the specs (throws snow to 30 feet, cuts 10-inches deep and 18-inches wide per pass) in half you're more near reality. I've found that it does best in 5-6" deep dry snow with about a 15 foot throw and I take cuts (pass) that overlap at about 12-15" at most. If I had to do over again I would've bought a small gas powered thrower. This is my second Toro 1800, as the electric motor on my first died on me shortly after the 2-year warranty was up (3rd winter... » Read More I've found that the specs on this snow thrower's ability to be "overblown." It's not a bad snow thrower but if you cut the specs (throws snow to 30 feet, cuts 10-inches deep and 18-inches wide per pass) in half you're more near reality. I've found that it does best in 5-6" deep dry snow with about a 15 foot throw and I take cuts (pass) that overlap at about 12-15" at most. If I had to do over again I would've bought a small gas powered thrower. This is my second Toro 1800, as the electric motor on my first died on me shortly after the 2-year warranty was up (3rd winter season) and only for the goodness of a Toro service rep was I able to replace it with for a cost of only paying for the shipping. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Ok, I went out to throw snow and I specifically watched the distance. I have to admit that it went up to 30 feet, cleared the driveway and over my mound in the yard and over to the far lane of the street. As long as it was nice dry fluffy snow it actually did throw it up to 30'. Obviously this is in optimal conditions but it did do it.
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Also depends how fast you push the snowblower to go. In heavy snow I got about 10 feet if I went fast, 20 feet if I went at a slow-walk.
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I don't know about specific distances, but the pictures on the product page are consistent with what I've seen. I've spent far more time worrying about throwing snow into the street and onto my neighbors yard than I have double-cleaning.
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I don't believe I've ever gotten better than 15 feet under the best conditions and much less than that in wet snow. As with your Sears, the parts for the Toro are very expensive too.
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My best throw is about 15-20 feet with fairly dry snow. It will go up over my 4 foot tall mound in the front yard and right into the steet. When you have mucky wet snow, slurpy snow, it is not too good, but my neighbors gas thrower does the same thing. They choke a bit on on slurpy snow but it still moves it. Just not very far. I use the full width of my thrower unless the snow is over 8" deep. * or higher and I overlap the cut.
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I had the exact same issue! I was still using my old one, waiting for it to actually die, like I thought it was going to 2 years ago. I took it to a local Toro repair shop (the day before my warranty was up), they sent it in, waiting on the replacement.
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Works great in any snow. I used mine two times this week. Once in slushy wet snow and one in a blizzard. The slushy snow shot out like a hose. It did jam a few times but clears fast. The blizzard, it worked very well too. Shoots out 30 maybe even 40 feet. Very happy with mine.
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It throws snow about 15-20 feet, unless it's really slushy wet snow. Sometimes it clogs, and you have to unclog it with the plastic tool that is provided. I haven't tried it yet, but was told if you spray the insides all over with non-stick spray (like Pam), it will work better in the slushy stuff.
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Jack is spot on! I have had the Toro 1800 for 3 days. The 1st day the belt slipped off. There was side to side play in the roter/auger, just a little bit, but enough. I pulled both side covers off, put the belt back on, and tightened the hell out of everything. Put it all back together, and it has been running perfect for some major snow clearing the last 2 days, at least 6 hours each day and at least 6 inches of snow cover. After you take it apart and tighten everything, I'd recommend putting some black duck tape over the seams of the side covers to make sure everything inside stays dry, so far so good for me. Good luck. Jack is spot on! I have had the Toro 1800 for 3 days. The 1st day the belt slipped off. There was side to side play in the roter/auger, just a little bit, but enough. I pulled both side covers off, put the belt back on, and tightened the hell out of everything. Put it all back together, and it has been running perfect for some major snow clearing the last 2 days, at least 6 hours each day and at least 6 inches of snow cover. After you take it apart and tighten everything, I'd recommend putting some black duck tape over the seams of the side covers to make sure everything inside stays dry,... » Read More Jack is spot on! I have had the Toro 1800 for 3 days. The 1st day the belt slipped off. There was side to side play in the roter/auger, just a little bit, but enough. I pulled both side covers off, put the belt back on, and tightened the hell out of everything. Put it all back together, and it has been running perfect for some major snow clearing the last 2 days, at least 6 hours each day and at least 6 inches of snow cover. After you take it apart and tighten everything, I'd recommend putting some black duck tape over the seams of the side covers to make sure everything inside stays dry, so far so good for me. Good luck. « Show Less
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The measurement is about right, but you need to determine the part# from the Toro website. My previous snow blower was the CCR 3650 (have a newer model now which is a little wider) and my records show part# 55-8760 for the scraper, 56-6590 for the bolt (1), and 3296-39 for the nuts (2).
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I have an 1800. I use a 12/3, for my 100' driveway. I live in the Northeast. I am very happy with this blower because it will throw the slushy and wet snow without clogging, my 2 stage gas powered 10 horse machine will always clog. In fact I find no need for the big gas powered thing, haven't touched it for about 4 years. I cannot tell the difference between the cords when I have used a 12/3 or 14/3 or 16/3. This is why I use a 12/3....Think of the electric cord as a "garden hose", and you are trying to force 120 gallons per minute through the hose. Which will be easier forcing 120 gallons through a 1/2" hose or through a 1" hose. The 1" because there is less resistance to flow because the inside of the hose is wider. So if the Toro 1800 is trying to draw 120 volts (household current), which will be easier?... through a 16/3 guage (small narrow cord) or the thicker 12/3 (wider cord). So that means your Toro 1800 won't be working as hard with the larger cord 12/3, and it will let the motor last longer. The draw backs are that the 12/3 is heavy at 100' feet in length. Also more "work" for the blower to draw current through 100' than it is across 50 feet. So I installed a lamp post with an outlet half way up my 100' driveway. Still trying to be nice to the electric motor so that it will last longer. Now with the lamp post, I use about a 60-70 foot "12/3 cord". My only other advice is try to make sure there are no rocks on your driveway. They have a habit of jamming in the auger, stopping the augers movement, while the electric motor is still trying to turn the paddle/auger. I did burn out a Toro 1800 motor this way.
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I'm going to answer you straight forward, the way the one I have works is, I plug it in to a extension cord. I plug the extension cord into a 110 - 120 volt outlet. On the handle of the snow blower you press the button on the left side of the handle and then pull the trigger. The one I have throws snow around 10 to 15 feet straight in front of the machine. I hope this helps, if your doing all this and it isn't working send it back.
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The snow is thrown straight ahead. It isn't adjustable. How far it throws, is dependent on the snow. A powdery snow will be thrown 10-15'. A wet snow substantially less. This machine (I feel) is designed for light snowfalls 3-4" at best. If there is a substantial amount expected, I would clear off the snow every few inches. If you have a very long walk or driveway, this is not the machine that you need. For stairs, short walkways, etc. It works very well.
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It depends on the snow but on average mine throws around 15 feet. It does a really good job for me. I live in the Midwest.
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I've never tried this electric snow blower on the grass. Looks like it might work if you carefully police the area to be cut to make sure it's free of anything (sticks, twigs, rocks, etc.) which could get jammed between the rotating blade and housing and destroy the electric motor (I'm not seeing a shear pin like my larger gas power snow blower) to protect transmission in case of jam. For this reason, I strongly recommend that you use it for snow for which it was designed. Might make a call to Toro and inquire. :~)
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Yes, no contest. I have them both... Toro performs unbelievably given it's size and the fact it's electric. The Snow Joe keeps breaking on me, and is a total hunk of crap.
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Brian,I didn't have any problems with mine, however I am not sure which one they sent to me. I installed it on my Toro 2350 without any problems...been working like a champ so far this winter, and it has been a tough winter for us snow wise. Good luck!
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I used it on 12 inches of moderately wet snow. It threw it about 8 feet. I had to push very hard to move the blower into the snow. It's not "self propelled". You have to work hard.
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The manual says it won't support heavy snows. Looking at the design, I think it would do OK with a light snow load. I doubt seriously it could take a heavy wet load. I've only had mine a few months, and I live near the ocean in VA which rarely has heavy snows, but, I would suggest a heavier duty model for northern tier states.
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No issues here with snow being stuck in chute. Not sure what Yonathan is referring about the chute not moving. The chute is controlled by a switch on right (not left) and it has been a brutal sub freezing winter with no issues moving the chute at all. Yes, a Toro is way more powerful but it is a gas powered blower. I ditched my comparably sized Toro for the Snow Joe and couldn't be happier.
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Funny you should ask. I just used it this morning on a 2-3' snow base with a slight layer of ice on top as the rain fell and froze in the Northeast. (I'm not sure it would go through a thick coat of ice with snow underneath.) I think it's the best manual tool available on wet snow because you can fill the entire bucket and slide the full load to somewhere you can dump it. With a slight downward push on the back of the handle, the front will rise up and go over my Belgian block curb. The wonderful part of this is that you don't have to LIFT and throw the bucket (like a shovel), which saves your back. The plastic is light and does not ice up like a metal shovel would. Funny you should ask. I just used it this morning on a 2-3' snow base with a slight layer of ice on top as the rain fell and froze in the Northeast. (I'm not sure it would go through a thick coat of ice with snow underneath.) I think it's the best manual tool available on wet snow because you can fill the entire bucket and slide the full load to somewhere you can dump it. With a slight downward push on the back of the handle, the front will rise up and go over my Belgian block curb. The wonderful part of this is that you don't have to LIFT and throw the bucket (like a shovel), which saves... » Read More Funny you should ask. I just used it this morning on a 2-3' snow base with a slight layer of ice on top as the rain fell and froze in the Northeast. (I'm not sure it would go through a thick coat of ice with snow underneath.) I think it's the best manual tool available on wet snow because you can fill the entire bucket and slide the full load to somewhere you can dump it. With a slight downward push on the back of the handle, the front will rise up and go over my Belgian block curb. The wonderful part of this is that you don't have to LIFT and throw the bucket (like a shovel), which saves your back. The plastic is light and does not ice up like a metal shovel would. « Show Less