Toro 38581 - Power Clear™ 221R (21") 141cc Single-Stage Snow Blower
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Toro Power Clear™ 221R (21") 141cc Single-Stage Snow Blower
Toro R*Tek® Engine
• Powerful 141cc 2-cycle (gas & oil mix) engine
• Smooth operation with dependable cold weather starting
Power Propel™ System
• Pivoting scraper keeps rotor in constant contact with pavement
• Increases speed and cleans clear to the surface
Zip Deflector
• Adjust and lock chute angle with a touch of your hand
Power Curve® System
• Curved rotor and inverted funnel housing
• Moves more snow in less time and virtually eliminates clogging
Recoil Start
• Large handle makes it easy to grasp and pull starter cord
2 Year Full Warranty
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Model Number: | 38581 |
 | | | UPC: | 021038385815 | | | | Manufacturer: | Toro |
| Engine |
| | | Brand: | Toro R*Tek | | | | Type: | 2 Cycle (Gas & Oil Mix) | | | | Power: | 141 cc | | | | Starting System: | Recoil | | | | Fuel Tank: | 1.1 quarts (1.04 liters) |
| Auger |
| | | Material: | Rubber |
| Chute |
| | | Material: | Plastic | | | | Chute Rotation: | EZ Chute | | | | Turning Radius: | 180° | | | | Max Throwing Distance: | 30 feet (9.14 meters) |
| Drive System |
| | | Drive: | Power Propel Self-Propel | | | | Tire Type: | Alternate Bar Tread | | | | Tire Size: | 7" x 1.5" (17.78 cm x 3.81 cm) | | | | Skid Shoes: | Not Applicable |
| Overview |
| | | Weight: | 72 Lbs. (32.66 kilograms) | | | | Consumer Warranty: | 2 Years | | | | Commercial Warranty: | Not Available |
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Average Rating: 5.0 of 5.0
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| Snow Blowers Direct Recommendation |
| By Snow Blowers Direct |
Toro makes one heck of a snow blower. If you're looking for something simple, consider this Toro Power Clear single-stage model.
It doesn't have all the bells-and-whistles (like Electric Start and Quick Shoot Chute). But, it features some unique items at an affordable price.
For example, all Power Clear snow blowers are built with Toro's unique Power Propel system. Basically, the snow blower has a pivoting scraper that always makes contact on the ground. Think of a razor blade.
The scraper in turn keeps the auger always connected to the surface. As a result, it pulls the snowthrower forward, while clearing right down to the pavement. Plus, the snow blower no longer bounces, taking the work out of throwing snow. |
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Written March 09, 2010 |
| Needed snow blower now!!! |
| By Brad (Cincinnati, OH) |
| Fantastic service, got within 3 days, plowed through 14 inches of snow like nothing! |
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Written March 04, 2010 |
| After The Fall |
| By Christopher Keene (Arlington, VA) |
So, after the series of storms that hit DC during late '09 and early '10, I decided that a snowblower was in order.
Now, *this* winter really called for a two-stage, but this winter has been...unusual. Anyhow, the Toro arrived about a week after the worst of what we are calling "Snowmageddon". That's my fault for ordering late.
The driveway was still pretty much covered by about 10" at that point. The parts that had not been packed down by footsteps were a breeze to clear (even with a layer of crusty ice).
The week-old packed-down parts were a bit of chore, but still way, way easier than shoveling would have been at that point.
I cleared it all in 30 minutes, and am confident that this thing will be able to handle any "normal" storm that might come our way in the future (4-8").
For those of you who deal with a few snows per winter, or even the odd season with none, this is an affordable option. Also, it does not require a great deal of storage space-- comparable to a lawn mower-- so it's pretty easy to keep in even an ancient one-car garage. |
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Written March 03, 2010 |
| What a difference |
| By Luis (Fairfax Station, VA) |
For me this was an incredible find in the midst of this year's record snow fall in the DC metro area.
My snowblower of 10 years (made for at most 6 inches of snow) simply could not do the job and in fact, threw the auger out the side!
The Toro arrived as promised, and was easy to assemble. It shot snow 20-30 feet and did everything it was supposed to do...I highly recommend this Toro.
You won't be disappointed. |
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Written March 03, 2010 |
| Single Stage Toro vs Two Stage |
| By Greg (Great Falls, VA) |
I was initially concerned that all I could locate mid-winter in Washington DC during the record setting 2009- 2010 winter was a single stage Toro snow blower.
However, when it arrived and I put it to use the first time, I was "blown away" literally as to how good it was at not only picking up and blowing the snow high and far, but in cleaning the driveway and walk ways down to the paved surface; clean as if it had not even snowed.
I guess the secret is in the high speed rotor and the rubber, tire material blades verses the steel, slow moving blades of a dual stage blower.
My initial fears were misplaced. |
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Written March 01, 2010 |
| A Plus |
| By Gina (Sicklerville, NJ) |
After going to every store near my home in search of a snowblower (in the middle of a snowstorm), with no luck, I went online, found this website and placed an order.
I ordered my snowblower on a Tuesday and paid the $50.00 same day shipping option. Even with a snowstorm, I received it the next day... AMAZING.
My husband was thrilled with the quick shipping as well as how well the snowblower worked...
I would highly recommend Snow Blowers Direct. |
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Written March 01, 2010 |
| Toro power clear 221R |
| By Melvin T (Boardman, OH) |
I ordered my Toro on Monday evening and it was delivered to my house on Thursday afternoon.
This was during a time of heavy snowfall in northeast Ohio. No local merchants had any snowblowers in stock and were claiming none were available anywhere. SnowBlowersDirect was stocking snowblowers !!
The Toro models are best in my opinion. They seem to be self propelled. Very little effort is needed to use one. They clean down to the pavement, and throw snow 25-30 ft.
I have had some difficulty starting- it has required a few extra pulls. Overall, I am extremely happy with my purchase.
Thank you, Snow Blowers Direct. |
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Written February 27, 2010 |
| How to stop the snow |
| By Kevin (Centreville, VA) |
Living in Northern Virginia we got hammered with snow this year. The most recent was over 30 inches, a record.
So of course I wait til then to order from Snowblowers Direct. The order process was great, when I called for further infoI got all the answers I needed.
Despite severe storms between them and me, UPS dropped it off at my house in a few days.
I cranked it up, and ran thru my unshoveled sidewalk with no problems. If we get any more snow I'll give an update. |
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Written February 26, 2010 |
| Where Have you been all my LIFE ????!!!!! |
| By Brian Schwatka (College Park, MD) |
Dear Friends at SnowBlower Direct,
I am THRILLED with the performance of the Toro SnowBlower AND the service provided by your company.
Our story begins with hearing on the news that we had over 2 feet of snow headed our way. Dreading the shoveling task ahead I started looking for a snowblower - too late - wouldn't you know, there were none to be had in our region because of an earlier storm that emptied our area stores of every snowblower.
Then I found your company on-line and placed my order on a Wednesday afternoon. True to your word, my snow blower was on it's way to me THE SAME DAY, coming THROUGH one of the biggest snow storms the Washington, DC area has seen in a century.
While the snow arrived before the shipment, sure enough, on Monday morning, the UPS man hauled my snowblower up the walk to the front porch (way to go BROWN!! what a team SBD and UPS make!!).
As soon as I got home from work, I unpacked the box (no assembly required) mixed the fuel with the (conveniently included) oil, filled the tank, pulled on the cord (it did take a couple yanks), and commenced to chewing through the 12+ inches of snow I already had on the ground.
What would have taken me two-plus hours with a shovel took literally FIFTEEN minutes with the blower. Smiling from ear to ear, my thought while powering through the white stuff was literally "WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE ?!?!?!?
The Toro chews its way through and literally pulls you along with it. It has PLENTY of power for a foot of snow. It also had no trouble with the 8" of slushy mix down at the curb, hurling it aside, albeit at a reduced pace.
The easy-adjust chute makes it simple to direct the snow where you want it. I did not have any problems with clogging.
While some areas that get more snow may need a heavier, more powerful machine; in my opinion this is the tool for homeowners who rarely will have to deal with more than a foot of snow. We actually got 28" that day - I just did it in two steps - 30 minutes total!!!!.
Finally, the unit is very compact - an important point since it is going to spend 95% of it's life sitting in my garage between storms.
All this being said, the unit does not have a reverse, so you do have to haul it backwards with muscle, but it does not weigh that much (70 or so pounds).
Toro doesn't sell this as a professional-grade machine, and it isn't in the same class as the big premium-grade units, but it is THE right tool for me.
Way to Go, SBD and Toro - well done. |
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Written February 17, 2010 |
| Great Machine |
| By Jeff (Ashland, MA) |
First snow in Boston since Christmas.
This machine can easily handle any New England Storm.
No problem clearing end of driveway snow!!!!! |
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Written February 16, 2010 |
| Toro, Toro, Toro!!! |
| By Wayne (Sykesville, MD) |
Record snowfalls in Maryland this year! The last few years lulled me to sleep. This year after three major snows, I finally decided to take the plunge based on Consumer Reports & the reviews written here.
I purchased the Toro 221R during the last snow storm (all local dealers were sold out) & received it after all the snow had fallen and UPS could finally deliver.
Today I used it for the first time and had to attack almost four feet of hard packed snow & ice from the last three storms. Frankly, I am amazed.
One of the other reviewers said it went through “snow like a knife through hot butter.” I didn’t expect that, since my snow was hard packed and four feet deep, but I was absolutely amazed at the efficiency and ease of use.
If only I had had it earlier. :(
The unit is light enough for easy transport (the light weight originally bothered me) and although light, it easily goes through snow and ice much higher than it is. For really high pack, just treat a shovel with WD40 & knock the snow pack down to a reasonable height first, then plow ahead.
The Toro throws the snow far enough to really rid the area of the thrown snow.
A superb purchase, and my son will now be an independent contractor and pay for the Toro easily with only one more snow. We will be splitting the profits. :) |
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Written February 11, 2010 |
| Worth every dollar |
| By Steve (Reading, PA) |
We just got another 18" on top of the first 18" last week in southeast PA. I bought my new Toro 221R the night before the storm and had it ready to go for the next morning.
I used the Toro 4 times during the storm and it had no trouble keeping 3 driveways clear along with a long sidewalk. It's an amazing tool- started quickly and ran flawlessly.
The neighbors using their shovels had to come over and check out what this thing was that was able to clear so much snow so quickly.
I like the forward assist auger and the simplicity of the user-friendly controls. This thing never bogged down and threw a wave of snow high and far. I moved snow for 2 hours and was still on the first tank of gas.
The neighbor thought it was great that he didn't have to shovel his car out totally by hand. And, it's easy to keep clean.
I'm buying another one as a gift for a family member. If I had one thing to complain about it would be the bare-bones plastic wheels. This would be great with small, knobby pneumatic tires. |
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Written February 08, 2010 |
| Buy the little red rocket!!!!! |
| By Robert (Middle River, MD) |
This snowblower is amazing for its size. We just recently were dumped with 30" of snow. This snowblower ate through snow like a hot knife through butter.
I also have a 11/12 HP, 2-stage Ariens that I paid $1400 for that throws the snow only 4 feet and doesn't remove all of it from the driveway. The Ariens is a piece of junk!!!!!
The TORO is easy to push and clears a perfectly clean path. I used this snowblower to help my neighbors who were both using 2 stage snow blowers. The TORO hands down put those over priced pieces of junk to shame.
My neighbors kept asking me "How are doing that so fast"? The TORO starts on the 1st pull and the 2 stroke engine throws the snow every bit of 20 to 30 feet.
I'm not a big fan of writing reviews but felt compelled to, regarding this piece of equipment. If you want a quality piece of equipment that works, buy this snow blower. |
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Written February 04, 2010 |
| Impressed |
| By Bill (Lincoln, NE) |
We received our snowblower in three days and had it running in 30 minutes after it was delivered.
We haven't had a new snow since we got our new snowblower, but we used it on some snow we hadn't moved from a previous snow. It worked great.
We had a Toro before for about 20 years, so we knew we could trust that brand to be good.
The service from Snowblowers Direct was exceptional. Thanks. |
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Written January 30, 2010 |
| A great purchase |
| By Susan Thompson (Pasadena, MD) |
Greetings from Maryland - We could not be happier with our Toro.
Today we had an unexpected eight inches of snow and this was the first opportunity we had to use our new Toro.
The snowblower started right up and was so easy to use. What would normally take us an hour to shovel, tonight just took five minutes!!
Just amazing --- |
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Written January 25, 2010 |
| You were a big help |
| By Donald Roberts (Cranston, RI) |
The Toro 221R is great but it scared off all the snow. Your company is great and were a big help.
I will return to get accessories. |
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