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- Single-stage gas snow blower Toro Power Clear 210R 38587 *Est. $580
- Budget two-stage gas snow blower Craftsman 88957 *Est. $600
- Powerful two-stage gas snow blower Troy-Bilt Storm 3090 XP 31AH55Q5711 *Est. $1100
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Single-stage gas snow blower
- Lightweight for a gas snow blower
- Self-propelled
- Two-year Guaranteed to Start promise
- Commercial-grade engine
- Can only clear paved surfaces
- Two-cycle engine; you have to mix gas and oil
- Can't handle snowfalls deeper than 8 inches
The single-stage, gas-powered Toro Power Clear 210R is the latest in Toro's Power Clear lineup. Its relatively low weight (73 pounds) and self-propulsion system make it easy to handle. The 210R has a clearing width of 21 inches and is powered by a 141 cc two-cycle engine. The Toro Power Clear 210R is rated to clear up to 1,700 feet of snow per minute, with a throw distance of 30 feet. If you need to clear a loose surface like a gravel driveway but want to keep costs down, experts recommend the two-stage Craftsman 88957 (*Est. $600).
ConsumerReports.org has the most credible review of the Toro Power Clear 210R, based on objective tests. A critic known as The Quality Snow Blower Guy reviews the Power Clear 421Q at QualitySnowBlower.com, but extends his praise to the entire Power Clear series of blowers, and a Toro-produced video about Power Clear snow blowers is available on YouTube. Since the Power Clear 210R is new on the market, we found very few user reviews, so it's still too early to get a good indication of what owners in general think of this model.
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1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
The Toro Power Clear 210R is among four single-stage gas snow blowers tested by ConsumerReports.org in its latest ratings roundup on the topic. Models are tested and compared; results are presented in the form of a chart that's available to paying subscribers.
Review: Snow Blowers Ratings, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, Oct. 2009
This anonymous writer reviews the Power Clear 421Q, but praises the entire Power Clear series. He writes, "The series has been completely redesigned and upgraded by Toro, and these machines are ready to take everything you can throw at them."
Review: Toro Snow Thrower Review: Toro Power Clear 421Q Single Stage, "The Quality Snowblower Guy", Mar. 18, 2009
3. YouTube.com
A video produced by Toro showcases the features that make its Power Clear series of single-stage gas snow blowers unique. This is essentially an infomercial, but it's worth watching for a good look at how different features of Power Clear blowers work.
Review: Toro Power Clear Single-Stage Snow Blowers, The Toro Company
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