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Add to SafariWhen comparing Snow Joe iON21SB-PRO vs Toro 1800 Power Curve 18, the Slant community recommends Toro 1800 Power Curve 18 for most people. In the question“What are the best snow blowers under $600?” Toro 1800 Power Curve 18 is ranked 2nd while Snow Joe iON21SB-PRO is ranked 3rd. The most important reason people chose Toro 1800 Power Curve 18 is:
Regarding rough power and versatility, this unit can be compared to the $400-$600 gasoline powered snow blowers. On a single pass, this machine can easily clean up to 12” of snow. It has enough power to easily clean a medium sized 4-8 car driveway.
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Pros
Pro It's easy to assemble
It will take you around 10 minutes to assemble this machine, the process requires absolutely no tools. Once the four knobs are screwed in, the machine is up and ready to be used.
Pro It's easy to store
Once the snow season is over, you will just need a 24” x 23.8” x 23” space to store the machine. This snow blower will take approximately the same amount of space a regular vacuum cleaner does.
Pro It doesn't scratch wooden surfaces
As the blades and the scraper are made from rubber, the machine is also suitable for cleaning wooden porches and back decks without damaging them.
Pro It's perfect for small jobs
This snow blower has enough battery capacity for cleaning 8" snow from small 2 - 4 car driveways and sidewalks. A single charge gives you around 20 minutes of runtime (under maximum load) which is enough for moving up to 6 tons of snow. For example, a standard four car driveway (40' x 20') can accumulate around 4.3 tons of settled snow (its average density is around 300 kg/m3), if the depth of the snow is around 8".
Pro A battery and a charger are included
In contrast to most battery-powered tools that are sold without the batteries, the Snow Joe iON21SB-PRO kit includes both a battery and a charger, eliminating the need for buying them separately.
Pro No cables and fumes
One of the most noticeable advantages of a battery-powered machine is the fact that the operator does not have to deal with the hazardous and toxic fumes that are produced by gasoline engines or with any power cables.
Pro It will not disturb your neighbors
As the machine runs a quiet electric motor, it is perfect for working late in the evening or early in the morning. It produces substantially less noise than the regular gasoline powered snow blowers, which are rated around 80 - 90 dB (equivalent of a diesel truck 1 m away).
Pro Very good value for the money
Regarding rough power and versatility, this unit can be compared to the $400-$600 gasoline powered snow blowers. On a single pass, this machine can easily clean up to 12” of snow. It has enough power to easily clean a medium sized 4-8 car driveway.
Pro It’s reliable
The Toro 1800 Power Curve snow blowers are well known for their durability and long life span. This machine has been on the market for many years and, in fact, there are multiple user reports claiming that the machine lasted for 10 years, or even longer.
Pro Simple to maintain
Once you are done working with this machine, simply dust off the snow, and place the machine in a warm and dry place. No additional maintenance is required.
Pro It's easy to handle
This lightweight (24 lbs) and compact (18” wide) unit is perfect for those who physically can not carry around large and heavy things. You do not need to be very strong to operate this snow blower.
Cons
Con It has limited working time
Even though the stated runtime of this unit is 65 minutes (according to the manual), do not expect the battery to last more than 20 minutes, under the full load. The only way to increase the runtime of this unit is to purchase an additional battery (it will cost you another $100).
Con It's bad for compacted or icy snow
The rubber blades of this machine will not make their way through icy or compacted snow. It is best to use this unit while snow is still ‘fresh’ and powdery.
Con You need to be gentle with this unit
Almost the entire body of the Snow Joe iON21SB-PRO is made of plastic. The user must take into the account that plastic tends to become fragile when exposed to low temperatures.
Con Power cable is hard to manage
Handling this blower's cable can get annoying and even dangerous. When using the device, you need to be on alert, to make sure that your machine does not accidentally cut the cable. It also limits your working area, as it is only 100 ft long.
Con Expect to buy an extension cord
As the power cord of this snow blower is only about 4' long, it is clear that you will need to buy an additional extension cable to be able to work with this machine. The manufacturer recommends either 100 or 150 feet cables, with the minimum wire gauge of 14 or 12 correspondingly. That will cost you another $75-$100. Keep in mind, that the thin, undersized cords starve the tool of voltage while the overly long cables cause excessive resistance and voltage drop. Therefore, an inappropriate power cable can damage the motor of this snow blower.
