Up for review today is the Toro 1800. Many people these days are deciding traditional snow blowers do not fit their needs, and are investing in electric snow blowers. Lighter and easier to run, they are a popular product this holiday season.

Snow is beautiful, but shoveling it isn’t. Clearing walkways and driveways of snow can be a huge hassle, and a dangerous task for the elderly and others with heart conditions. Amazon sells a neat little piece of equipment called the Toro 1800 Snow Thrower. The device runs off electricity, so you don’t have to hassle with gas or oil. It can clear 300 pounds of snow per minute, making it perfect for walkways, patios, and driveways. The Toro 1800 is light in weight at only a mere 13.5 pounds, making it usable by just about anyone. You can adjust the chute so the snow blows in any direction you choose.

I wholeheartedly recommend the Toro 1800. It is my snow blower of choice. As one person puts its,

“You just plug it in and go. No gas, no spark plugs, no oil, no tune up. I am often done before the neighbor has cussed enough to get his gas monster (with head lights) running. I have full confidence in this rig. “

The Toro 1800 Electric Snow Thrower is sold out at most retail stores, but can be had on Amazon.com for $299.99 with free shipping. You may also want to get a long outdoor extension cord to go with it.

Snow throwers like the Toro are great because they can be used by just about anyone. Whereas a typical snow blower might be heavy, bulky, and require gas and oil changes, this electric snow thrower needs only a plug and an extension cord.

It is perfect for those only looking to remove snow from a medium-sized driveway, walkway, or sidewalk. And because its so compact, it won’t take up space during in your garage during the summer.

Those wishing to stay green this winter will love the Toro 1800, too, because as an electrically-powered gizmo, it emits no fossil fuel emissions. The thrower chute is adjustable, so you can blow the snow in any which direction you please.

If you’re looking into buying a snow blower this holiday season, you may want to give the Toro 1800 snow thrower a look. Not everyone needs a full-powered blower, and the 1800 is quite a bit less expensive. I have a friend who lives in Virginia, for example, who does get snow every once and awhile, but not nearly enough to justify buying a $600 machine. Not only that, but everyone in his family can now clear snow because it’s so easy to use.