Toro 21" Power Clear 60-Volt Cordless Lithium Ion BATTERY Snowblower Review
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- Опубликовано: 20 окт 2024
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Thank you so much for watching. Please *LIKE* and *SUBSCRIBE* - I didn't mention run time since I don't think it's fair to do so. It totally depends on the snow type and density but after reviewing forums & comments people average being a 2 car wide driveway approximately 40-50 feet long on a single charge. I hope that is helpful.
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Great Review! I purchased for last winter. You are correct - this is an awesome product. Build quality, powerful and no maintenance - no gas, oil, smell, trouble starting - no season ending running the gas out / changing oil.
I clear several neighbors driveways - mostly all on ECO mode. My run time has been around 45 minutes, with still some battery left (but 45 minutes may be about it).
The chute!!! Others should really thank you - I thank you for confirming what I finally did (w/o the screwdriver push; just by force of hand). Without exaggeration, I spent several hours in 10 and 15 minute chunks over several days on the chute - even a call to Toro with finally admitting they had never done - didn't have one to test - a waste of time. The problem is you can't tell from the instructions that both tabs on the body must be pushed through the chute slots - your video is excellent on this topic - I do think it is possible to break the tabs.
Watch this video and buy this unit. Watch the chute portion over and over - it does take more effort to align the tabs (not best effort from Toro) than the video suggests - but do it carefully.
Final comment - I've had similar size Toro gas snow blowers through the years. This is equally powerful - you will be surprised - this is not an underpowered plug in electric thrower.
If run-time is in issue (est. >45 minutes) - though expensive - consider a second battery. Do read the instructions as covered in the video - the battery charging and storing is the only important maintenance item (do no leave it on the charger when fully charged).
Great Review! I purchased last winter. Your are correct - this is an awesome product. Build quality, powerful and no maintenance - no gas, oil, smell, trouble starting - no season ending running the gas empty / getting rid of old gas / changing oil.
I clear several neighbors driveways - mostly all on ECO mode - 6', 8" snow - Colorado snow is fluffy. My run times have been around 45 minutes, with some battery left (but 45 minutes may be a realistic maximum). The power is surprising - I would say equivalent to same size gas Toro snow blowers I've had in the past. This is nothing like the electric corded weak throwers.
You can't go wrong with this product - very current day best.
The chute!!! Your video is excellent on this topic. Others in the buy process will thank you - I thank you for confirming what I finally did (w/o the screwdriver push; just by force of hand). Without exaggeration, I spent several hours in 10 and 15 minute chunks over several days on the chute - even a call to Toro with finally admitting they had never done - didn't have one to test - a waste of time. You can't tell from the instructions that both tabs on the body must be pushed through the chute slots - and you don't know that tilting and bending and pushing and forcing are required - as you clearly show - thus many are likely incorrectly installed. Your video on the topic is excellent - it does take more effort to align the tabs (not the best effort from Toro) than the video suggests - but do it carefully. I think the tabs / slot could break or tear if not careful.
I feel exactly the same, the power is so much better than you would expect. They make a blower that I showed recently too that has way more runtime and power than any other I have tried.
Great Review...to the point and covered all basis. As mentioned, the run time wasn't discussed, but elaborated on in the comments. Thumbs up. I'm buying one!
Much appreciated!
Mine just arrived, I read through the manual, the chute part looked extremely confusing. Hopped onto RUclips your video came up and it is EXTREMELY HELPFUL! THANK YOUU!!!
Glad it helped!
@@SilverCymbal I tried it and highly recommend it too! Easy to move and cleans really well! My bar though seemed like it didnt lock in place? The knobs were tightened by the person who delieverd it but the part that goes into the body area could go forward where as you would think it shouldnt be moveable? Am i doing something wrong? Tysm!
I liked your video. I got my toro cordless snow blower and assembled it today. The chute was a bit fiddly as you correctly pointed out. I also used a screwdriver to push the tab into place. I have seen other reviews that gloss over this little (or not so little) frustration. So I give you four thumbs up on the accuracy of showing the assembly process.
Great video! I learned a lot. I got one of these last winter and it and the battery performed very well in a Wisconsin winter.
Thank you, so glad i worked out well for you. Seemed like a very nice quality unit
Thank you for posting this video! I just bought one of these, and, although winter is over, I did have difficulty with the attachment of the chute deflector. Your explanation has cleared things up for me.
I have compared a couple other battery operated snow blowers and I feel really good about the Toro snowblower and am about to purchase one tomorrow...your video is excellent and really puts my mind at ease when I'm ready to assemble...thank you so much...
Great little snowblower with one exception. The plastic scraper is not very durable. While it cleans right down to the pavement, you can take a chunk out of the scraper blade by hitting an object.
This Toro shines in light fluffy snow. In heavy, wet snow it’ll struggle once you get beyond 6 inches. I kept my gas-powered 2 cycle snowblower for the big snows. My wife tried out the Toro. She loves that it’s so easy to start, and easy to maneuver as well.
Hey thanks for that close up on how to put on the deflector on the chute, the manual was pretty confusing! Got it all set up seconds after watching your vid!
I just bought mine today and this video really helped. Thank you sir!
Glad it helped! It's a great snowblower too. Thanks
i just bought this on sunday and got a foot of snow on monday. It did great
I really like mine. I thought I'd mention that you can install the chute control with the handle up. It's easier for us tall peeps to reach down and adjust. Nice video!
That's a great tip, I hadn't even considered that for taller folks. Great idea
No snow here in southern Arizona, but what a beautiful dog!
I really appreciate that, thank you. Our first and she's turned out to be amazing. Looks fancy but is actually an amazing watch dog and protective. You better like lots of hair everywhere though!
I live in Australia. Why am I watching this?
that's too funny lmao 👌👍👏🇨🇦
This is a very well made video of this Toro machine, after watching your excellent and informative (very!) video I'm going to buy this unit. Thanks for doing a great job!!
How has this unit held up after 1yrs use. I'm looking at one for after season purchase. Thanks
Didn’t seem like you had any issues with the pavers on your sidewalk. I have a new brick driveway and canceled my seasonal plowing. I refuse to go back to a gas snow blower. I’ve narrowed it down to this Toro and the new EGO SNT2114 that also has a steel paddle.
Chicago winters can get pretty brutal but I’ve already convinced myself to clear the snow every 5-6”. I have a 6 car driveway plus short apron and sidewalk to the front door. The Toro is appealing even though it’s a single battery unit. Charge the spare while working. But the EGO is appealing for the dual 7.5Ah batteries. I think that setup would last longer, and offer slightly more power. But the downside is only being able to charge one battery at a time. A second rapid charger is $120 extra. 😅
Decisions. Decisions. Appreciate the vid!
Perfect as a alternated it requires a medium amount of effort which is good if you're looking for some exercise in the winter very low maintenance I keep mine for 5 or less inches use my two stage gas for heavier snow. A little pricey but haven't had any problems and it should last for years. I also recommend the 7.5 amp battery. It's also easy to carry up and down stairs for walkways and decks.
I bought one of this two weeks ago after much research. I stay in Chicago and had a snow storm last week and had about 9-10 inches of snow and would say that it didn’t perform that great as it couldn’t clean the bottom 2 inches as it was sort of wet snow and had to showel for another hr or so.. I have a three car garage and a large driveway (probably space for 6 cars) and the battery didn’t last for more than 45 mins or so and had to recharge the battery to complete the cleaning. Also like another user said, another drawback is it is not self propelled and you have to hold onto the lever to keep the unit running which I thought was uncomfortable. However we had another 3-4 inches of snow few days back and the unit performed to my expectations both in terms of cleaning and the battery lasted until I was able to complete. Hope we will have another snow day wherein I can test this one more time before I decide to keep it or return it..
Did you keep or return. Now worried. Just bought this in Canada for a 9 car driveway 😫
I can’t get this blower to start for anything. Brand new never used yet, could the starter be defective?
Very informative, especially your tips on installing the chute.
Good video. As far as I can tell now, the units come with either a 2 - 6 amp hour batteries, or 1 - 7.5 amp hour battery.
Chute installation - after connecting one side, as in the video, simply put the other side into the receiving male connector and then, as with the included instructions, simply rotate the shoot to the fully extended position and the clip will snap into place. I too struggled with this. It's the only part of the installation instructions that has no text describing the process. No tools needed
I had one of those gas-powered S-620s that you showed in one picture. It served me well here in the northeast for about 30 years and gave me a taste for Toro’s build quality. I finally upgraded to a large 2 stage snow blower but this unit looks to be great for the smaller jobs, without the hassle of mixing gas + oil for a 2 cycle engine. I wonder whether you’d consider a video review / comparison of the Snow Joe. I saw one video where the reviewer preferred the Snow Joe, but to me the Toro looks more rugged and sounds quieter, more like a serious machine without that vacuum cleaner whine of some of the other battery-powered snow machines.
Works well in lighter snow-but you will chew through batteries quickly in heavy/wet snow.If you regularly get heavy snow,I would recommend either buying multiple batts.,or going gas powered.
I live in southern Ontario,and we are getting heavy snow/large amounts as of late and I’m going through the batteries quickly.
I looked at one of these at Home Depot today. What I thought was a waste of time is the bar that turns the chute. You can't reach it when you are standing behind the machine, you have to walk around to the side to turn the bar, which then changes the chute direction. So why bother with the bar at all if you have walk to the side anyway, you can just turn the chute by hand.
For $1,010 Canadian you would think Toro would make the direction bar long enough that you can turn it while walking (ie bring it up to handlebar level).
What is the average battery hours per charge ? I know it depends on the snow but on average !
I have to tell you that I bought the toro power clear 60 volt .! And the chute was a breeze to snap on !!
I think I just got lucky !!!!
Would your recommend the 7.5a or the package with 2x 6.0?
I bought the Ryobi 21in because it was $100 cheaper than the Toro. The handles were bent out of the box. Felt more like a toy. Needless to say I returned it for the Toro. And got it for the same price because they were out of the Ryobi.
Nice review, thank you for taking the time!!
Thank you so much, really amazing review 👍
You Didn’t mention the price of the unit
The street price is $499 for the base machine and with batteries its $649 I usually leave it out since the prices change then people get pissed,
I'm really surprised companies haven't come up with a standard battery system by now, I know the audio and video industry has the Sony InfoLithium and the v mount and the gold mount, as well as the cheap electronics industry came up with the Nokia BL-5C.
Always enjoy your videos, always very instructive. I am thinking about buying a small blower such as this to do the deck and walkways and to supplement my large 2-stage Toro. I am a bit concerned that the metal auger and metal frame will damage the surface of the composite deck. Do you have any thoughts on this? Does the unit have plastic skids on the sides by any chance? Thanks.
THATS A GREAT REVIEW, STRAIGH FORWARD OPERATION. does the dog come with the snowblower?hmmm
Great review as always. Debating between this and the Toro 724 QXE. Sure one is electric and one is gas and 24', I'm curious if you have an opinion between the two. I live in NJ and this past weekend's storm is the worst that I can remember in forever. That said, i feel like the 724 QXE is to cumbersome for the few times I would actually need that extra power. Any thoughts are appreciated.
I use a lot of battery power tools, and they're great, but the only problem is that the batteries are so expensive to replace, its almost cheaper to buy a whole new tool
The batteries are costly, I think if you end up with a few of the machines it becomes a better investment. I am very impressed how well these new machines are peforming and it seems small but for some gasoline costs can add up year after year and no maintenance is nice too.
@@SilverCymbal The technology is definitely getting better. Now they need to get the cost down.
Good video. Thanks. I’m still having trouble getting the cute control rod to snap in. Is there a trick to it.
I'm kind of wishing I went with something like this, I bought a $2400 Honda snowblower 2 years ago and like you I haven't even needed to use it. Would be nice not to have to deal with oil changes and making sure gas doesn't go bad. And more video of your beautiful dog please!
I like these battery units so much more than I Used to for the same reasons. Thank you about our dog, shes great. She looks all foo foo but shes an amazing guard dog. Really old breed that loves their owners.
HONDA RIPOFFS.
With that light ( shallow) snow I noticed it wasn’t throwing it far? So for my driveway being 20 feet wide it wouldn’t seem to clean it then. I assume cause not much volume or depth of snow ?
Have you done a video on replacing the scraper bar on this snowblower? Thanks
Excellent review. You have talent
Thanks, this was very helpful, even though it is so simple to put together and use it was still nice not having to read the manual. Must be a guy thing I guess. We love it!
Any way to get a taller handle for tall people? I'm 6'3 and don't want to be bending down frequently putting strain on my back to change the chute direction.
you could probably rig one up pretty easily, especially considering the existing handle is already thin and bent at an angle that would make it easy to attach things
So, for the stock battery, how long does it last, 1 hour? Thx
Fantastic review. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
How does it compare to a gas Toro that is in a similar range?
Is it possibly to remove the blue power button for saftey reasons ?
So....how long does battery last on a single charge ??
Looks like a good unit for old ladies or as a second unit just for handling light snow.
Yup and this old lady is getting one ASAP
I’m surprised the rubber blade is gone,
Question about the controls: do you have to press the start button every time after you release the bail in order to get it running again?
Yes. It's a safety thing.
I looked at one of these at Home Depot today. What I thought was a waste of time is the bar that turns the chute. You can't reach it when you are standing behind the machine, you have to walk around to the side to turn the bar, which then changes the chute direction. So why bother with the bar at all if you have walk to the side anyway, you can just turn the chute by hand.
For $1,010 Canadian you would think Toro would make the direction bar long enough that you can turn it while walking (ie bring it up to handlebar level).
How does it do on wet/heavy snow?
It's hard to do snowblower reviews when we don't get any snow!
This had to be the lightest snow year ever for us here. It's not over yet but it's looking like we are done. I even mowed tonight! Crazy New England
@@SilverCymbal I'm 52 and I agree. When I was a kid the ponds froze and we could go sledding and stuff. :)
Dick Kennedy it’s been a no go snow year on LI this season. Strange days indeed 😕
Are there other battery powered electric start snow blowers that are comparable? Toro's is a little pricey for the size.
The only other I have seen is the EGO but it had somewhat mixed reviews. The design is really good but the performance isn't what a lot expected. The Toro is less glitz but really powerful
@@SilverCymbal Thanks!
Hi how much time to recharge battery? How long battery last? Is Toro company have warrenty for battery and machine parts?
90 minutes to recharge it, and warranty is 2 years on battery and machine
I like it I will get one so I can us the same battery in the lawn mower
He doesn't mention that this is no good for un paved driveways. This is only good for a small town house that doesint get alot of snow or big snow banks. Even then its expensive and the batteries cost alot to replace. Much cheaper to get a gas one. Gas always lasts longer and does a better job.
Yeah I got gravel and rubber paddled wears fast but is best. Have a Toro 621 qzr. Like to have this but need something that has more oomph I'm sure it's great for paved tho. My electric blower bounces all over on gravel. The 621 busts through the end of the driveway with no problem. So you see the difference.
It works very well on wet sloppy shit snow that plugs two stage machines right away.
Our snow is almost always this way and it does work on the city end of the driveway pile too.
I get a total of about 45 minutes run time on two batteries and since you don't run it when you don't need to the time you can use it is increased.
The other reason they seem so popular in my part of Canada is they start without knowledge and are unlikely to eat the dog.
Hi did anyone find out how long the battery would last as per years before it doesn’t hold a charge or the runtime is lower than it was a new battery considering buying a battery operated snowblower but I don’t know how long the battery will last I looked up new batteries and it’s like 250 to 350 $
Do you have a link where I can purchase this right now
Good video!
i bought one so thanks for this . :)
How hard is it to just fold down the E21's handle every single time? I have a pretty narrow garage.
Very easy they designed this to have that done every time. Even the handle pops out with no tools and that saves another 6 inches or so.
Can you do a video on your emergency prep supplies food, generator,etc. that your doing for your house and vehicles for the corona virus?
I actually had started one and wasn't sure if there would be interest. But I think I have a bit of a different take on it and some ideas and could maybe help some others. I'll try to get it posted shortly.
@@SilverCymbal No please post that video.I watch all your video on generators and gas prep.Your really detail oriented and it just might save someone's life that has no idea how to emergency prep.Are you working from home now?I know your a IT Tech.Stay safe.
How come no one ever shows you how to know when the battery is fully charged???
How does it do on gravel driveways? Is it adjustable?
It is not designed for use in gravel or rock surfaces.
I tried this toro in Minnesota and it only sends the snow three feet, poorly. I really wanted it to be good, but there is no way this will handle minnesota winters.
That is very different than my experience, I really liked this one a lot but I suppose each snowfall is different maybe super heavy wet could be tough or something
It works really well BUT I hit something with mine and now it makes a knocking sound when the auger is engaged... any ideas?
It's possible the auger is bent since this one is metal. You might want to look to see if it's making contact anywhere.
I had same problem. A local shop did solve the problem. As other reply, you have hit something like a newspaper. In my case, the auger came to a jammed stop; I let go of the handle. The bang bang was hitting the auger striking the lower back edge. The repair shop hit (yes hit) with small sledge hammer to reform the auger. I’ve heard the banging in other RUclips videos. I think a big chunk of ice could do it too. Summary: the auger was torqued out of spec / round. I used it all season, banging.
The big pulley part that holds the belt is that plastic or metal.. they're known for using plastic and that piece is known to start to break and warp..
SNOW JOE uses metal all metal in there. Meaning The thing that holds the belt The big disc all metal not plastic on a snowjoe..
One reason why I went with Snow Joe.
Research has shown that it's cheaper to move to Florida than to buy a snow blower, and you only have to do it once.
Just saw this, thanks.
How much can it crear. Can it crear 12 inches ?
Would this thing really work in the cold? Because lithium batteries don’t work in the cold
Well don’t store your battery pack in the cold. Anyhow lithium is fine in cold weather down to a modestly low temp. Once it’s being used the current draw is keeping it at a comfortable temperature.
@@superchump26 oh right, because idiots who right Amazon reviews probably store their batteries in the snow blower in their garage
Do all these electric snowblowers require you to push them thru the snow? Mine is like that, but I just thought it was a piece of crap.
This one doesn't, while its not self propelled it is definitely helping it along, much easier.
@@SilverCymbal Thank you for that info. I might be expecting too much from mine.
Not true, you still have to push this. It's not like the gas Toro blowers that pull themselves thru the snow.
@@bonedaddy33 Yeah, I hate mine. I had a Craftsman that kept falling apart but had the rubber paddles that cleaned the snow right down to the surface. Now I wish I had that thing again. I would gladly fix it up to work properly. I should pick up a gas unit that drags itself along. Thanks for the info.
LOL! WOW...it threw that 1-2" of snow at least 2 feet!
Love it gas is so last centery i would buy one before id buy gas im so sick of small gas motors they dont get along with the garbage gas we get
I have resorted to running that expensive gas from the Home Depot. It has no ethanol. It has basically solved my carb issues. Money well spent. This is a nice unit but for my property it would only be good for my deck. My driveway and the rest of my property is far to big.
What’s up with the start button? Remove it to shut down?
Yes its a safety key and interlock. To prevent someone fro just squeezing the handle.
@@SilverCymbal I think I should leave it alone for fear of misplacing it. We remove the battery for charging and do not leave it installed. Hint, use a boot tray to park the front end of the snowblower on to catch melting snow.
Umm link to buy?
One thing about these is that the wheels are so small. I used a similar one last winter and had sore legs and back. I know all situations are not the same but a self powered gas one is so much easier to use. I think they could improve on these.
Very good snowblower for no more than 3 inches.
You can not use it for sidewalks near plowed rds at all. Remember that you have to push.
How does it compares to a SnowJoe ?
I haven't ever used one but I saw some reviews and they weren't good. They don't seem to last one person's failed after an hour. Snow removal is important especially when it's really bad out so you want something dependable.
These are for the generation after! Because I need my power
So exactly how much does one cost to buy?
I just picked one up here in Wisconsin for 450. Middle of a snowstorm. Hard to beat that price. And actually handled our snow pretty well for an electric snowblower
I am a widow my Husband Robert passed would this be for me i am not that strong ?
This doesn't weigh much and its easy to push but it really depends on the snow. But with all the different blowers out there I would say this is one of the easiest to manage for strength
Any clogging?
Not for what I did but it wasn't a lot of snow. Base don other reviews I think it works very well, owners seemed very happy with heavy use. I think that's the big difference, the good power.
@@SilverCymbal it worked well up here in Wisconsin with more snow than in your video. Just have to let it go at its own pace and not force it or be in a hurry
It does look good but I saw it for 750 dollars so that's to much for this drop it 150 and I would consider it.
lithium used a couple of times and left almost a year then used maybe again? Not practical and too expensive but of course the charging and replacement batteries are that mythical "free".
I think for many buying into to this system will avoid that. You can use their mower and they have blowers and string trimmers too. Good way to maximize one or two batteries.
@@SilverCymbal Still expensive and Lithium is a very limited resource with a very toxic back ground! Where will all that is needed come from?
@@zw5509 Will you have an issue for every response. Seems convenient to me.
@@JoshWeaverRC No, I just do not feel lithium is the magic bullet for an energy resource! More finite than oil and the by products more toxic. As for the mining...
So....what does it weigh?
45 pounds
They don't mention how much the batteries cost... they are very expensive. Mind as well just buy a gas one. Will last much longer and you won't need to replace the batteries ever few years.
but fuel isnt exactly cheap either, and you have to change oil / maintain the gas so it doesnt get old + the smell.
@@eriksvensson2098 gas for a snowblower isn't very much. If you would rather pay a bunch of money for a battery powered snowblower because your too lazy to change the oil, go for it
This guy gets everything for free lol
Spread the plastic chute and it snaps right in! no screwdriver needed!
I haven't seen snow in years... I hate living in California
Can't you move?
Hahaha yeah, who cares about the name when the machine works great 👍 😄
why did i watch this ? i live in Australia lol
Toro: Spanish.
Bull: English.
$700
And a new battery probably costs almost as much as the blower.
Yes the high amp batteries are expensive but if you use any of their other tools it makes it a beter value. Their batteries hvae been rock solid through all my testing, super long run times too.