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Power Clear 518 ZE 18 in. Single-Stage Gas Snow Blower

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  • Built to clear up to a 9 car driveway
  • Electric Start simple and easy to use with push button start
  • Compact storage with foldable chute
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About This Product

Tackle small driveway/walkway jobs in no time with the Toro Power Clear Single-Stage 18 in. Gas Snow Blower with push-of-a-button electric start. Quickly and easily clear 18 in. wide by 12 in. deep snow, and blast compacted snow and ice where you want it up to 25 ft. Ideal for concrete and asphalt surfaces that can park up to 9 cars and 2 - 9 in. of snow at a time. The compact design and foldable chute allows for easy storage and leaves room in the garage room for what matters. Plus, you have peace of mind knowing that Toro stands behind this product with a full warranty, not just limited coverage. Count on it.

Highlights

  • Easy start; simply push a button and you're ready to snow blow with electric start
  • Shreds snow fast; efficiently shreds through snow while reducing clogging with the curved rubber paddles and housing of Power Curve Technology
  • Take aim with ease; aim exactly where you want to throw snow with the mounted chute lever
  • Put Snow Where You Want it. With a touch of the hand, the locking deflector lets you aim exactly where you want to throw snow from the chute
  • More room for what matters; the sleek, compact design and foldable chute means you can easily store it for quick use and have plenty of room for the stuff that really matters
  • Quick start; starts in 1 or 2 pulls with the guaranteed-to-start promise
  • Right fit for you; ideal for medium-sized driveways that can hold up to 9 cars and 2 - 9 in. of snow at a time, with limited garage or shed storage
  • We've got you covered; you can rest easy knowing Toro stands behind this product with a 2-year full warranty; count on it
  • Get the job done quickly; easily clear 18 in. wide with 12 in. snow cut depth. Cut through compacted snow and ice with the 7 in. auger diameter and blow snow up to 25 ft.
  • For best starting results use non-ethanol fuel with an octane rating of 87 or higher, use fresh fuel less than 30-days old, add fuel stabilizer to reduce starting problems, do not mix oil with gas
  • Based on average Traqline unit share for snow blower market from 2013 - March 2019
  • For questions about service and repair, please reference the Service & Repair document
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Product Information

Internet # 205380016

Model # 38473

Store SKU # 1000129015

Specifications

Dimensions: H 45 in, W 18 in, D 37 in

Dimensions

Assembled Depth (in.)

37 in

Assembled Height (in.)

45 in

Assembled Width (in.)

18 in

Clearing Width (in.)

18 in

Ideal Snow Depth (In.)

9

Intake Height (in.)

12

Details

Drive Type

Push

Engine Displacement (cc)

99

Engine Make

Toro Engine

Features

Auger Assisted, Chute Control, Electric Start

Maximum Throwing Distance (ft.)

25

Power Type

Gas

Product Weight (lb.)

58 lb

Recommended Terrain

Flat, Sloped, With Obstacles

Refurbished

No

Returnable

30-Day

Snow Equipment Product Type

Single Stage Gas Snow Blower

Stage Type

Single-Stage

Start Type

Electric

Traction

Wheel Drive

Type of Snow

Fluffy, Light

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

2-year full

Questions & Answers

How much does the snow blower weigh if I wanted to lift it on to something
ByDec 13, 2025
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58LBS

By|Dec 15, 2025

    Hi there! Thank you for your question. This model #38475, weighs 59 lbs / 26.7 kg. Thanks!

    By|Dec 15, 2025


      Does it come with a powered cord?!
      ByDec 3, 2025
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      Hi, Juan! Thank you for your question. No, this model #38475, does not come with a power cord. To use the electric-starter, connect your own power cord to the electric-start plug-in first and then to a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) power outlet. Use only a UL-listed, 16-gauge power cord recommended for outdoor use that is not longer than 15 m (50 ft). You can view more information on pages 11-12 of the manual at: https://www.toro.com/getpub/228211. Thanks!

      By|Dec 3, 2025


        Are the wheels rubber or plastic ?
        ByDec 3, 2025
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        plastic

        By|Dec 4, 2025

          Hi, Ronald! Thanks for your question. To better assist you, please contact Toro Customer Support at 1-888-384-9939. Hours are Monday – Friday 8:00am-4:30pm CST. Thanks!

          By|Dec 3, 2025


            Should the red tab be in or out when starting
            ByDec 1, 2025
            1 Answer | 
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            Hi, Rich! Thanks for your question. When starting this model #38475, the key should be inserted into the key switch and the choke lever should be moved fully to the left. You can view more information on pages 7 and 11-12 of the manual online at: https://www.toro.com/getpub/228211. Thanks!

            By|Dec 2, 2025


              Electric start
              ByNov 30, 2025
              1 Answer | 
              Answer This Question

              Hi there! Thanks for your question. Yes, you can start this model #38475, using either the electric-starter or the recoil handle. To use the electric-starter, connect a power cord to the electric-start plug-in first and then to a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) power outlet. Use only a UL-listed, 16-gauge power cord recommended for outdoor use that is not longer than 15 m (50 ft). You can view more information on pages 11-12 of the manual at: https://www.toro.com/getpub/228211. Thanks!

              By|Dec 2, 2025


                wHERE IS IT MADE
                ByNov 30, 2025
                1 Answer | 
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                Hi there! Thanks for your question. Toro manufactures most of its products in the United States, primarily in the Midwest, with facilities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Michigan. We do have manufacturing facilities around the world where efficiencies are gained by being closer to the end customer. All of our manufacturing facilities, regardless of location, adhere to the same standards for quality around our manufacturing processes. Thanks!

                By|Dec 1, 2025


                  what type of oil used
                  ByNov 29, 2025
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                  Hi, William! Thanks for your question. For this model #38475, we recommend using 0.35 L (12 fl oz) of 5W-30 engine oil with an API service classification of SJ or higher. You can view more information on page 17 of the manual at: www.toro.com/getpub/228211. Thanks!

                  By|Dec 2, 2025


                    Does the power cord come with the blower
                    ByNov 29, 2025
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                    Hi there! Thanks for your question. No, an extension cord is not included with this model #38475. To use the electric starter, connect a power cord to the electric-start plug-in first and then to a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) power outlet. Use only a UL-listed, 16-gauge power cord recommended for outdoor use that is not longer than 15 m (50 ft). You can view more information on page 11 of the manual at: https://www.toro.com/getpub/228211. Thanks!

                    By|Dec 2, 2025


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                      4.4 out of 5

                      • 4.4 out of 3,639 reviews
                      • 88% recommend this product
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                      Needs More Power to be Great
                      Follow up to my original review - Ridiculous Design… Have finally got the chance to run this unit a couple of times and can confirm it struggles with very heavy, wet snow - not to the point it stalls, but engine labors heavily and distances the stuff will go are minimal. My old 2 stroke Snapper was slightly better with wet snow, but also tended to clog up chute more often. The other downside of this unit is engine capacity - measured as 99cc - smallest of the ones I saw on the HD website. Looks like a Chinese Honda OHV clone and is listed as “Toro” brand. It seemed moderately competent with a lighter snowfall we got recently, not tossing the snow much more than 8-10’, which I think is about half of what Toro claims. Again, the inability to gather and compact the snow effectively is probably what keeps it from clogging too easily. As for claims of being self propelled - well, the auger does tend to pull the blower ahead somewhat, but that trait also makes it seem a bit darty when it catches on uneven surfaces and pulls one way or the other. My response to this is to disengage the auger whenever I’m not facing the direction I plan to go in - i.e., turning corners. Unit starts very quickly and easily - again a function of being a relatively small displacement engine and have never needed to use the electric start feature.
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                        Ridiculously Bad Design
                        My only criticism of our new Toro snowblower is how could they sell a product with such a horrible shut off design… You have to remove your gloves to even operate the cut off “key” to begin with and pull it out just enough - but not too much - to turn the unit off. Can’t imagine any thought was put into this incredibly poorly designed safety feature - certainly none to make it convenient or easy to operate - or even intuitive to use.
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                          1 found this review helpful
                          five star ... great customer service
                          Easy to operate, love the electric start, easy to assemble, instructions were horrible all not to great pictures, but the store did a great job answering all my questions. Blows snow right down to the concert. Rochester Hills Home Depot is the very best in costumer service and an incredible fun, friendly place to shop. Home Depot is not going to sell this blower anymore, I think those in the corner office should rethink this decision.
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                            • Recommended
                            Works great!
                            Finally after a year i got a good amount of snow. Took this baby out and it did the job! Very happy with this product!
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                              Amazing little machine
                              [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Let’s be honest it’s small and definitely not intimidating. I had about 9-10 inches of snow in my driveway that fits about 10cars. All it took was about good 20mins to clear it up. Well recommended.
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                              There's no reason to buy any other snowblower
                              I live in buffalo NY. I've had this snowblower for a few years and it has never let me down. We just got 4 feet of snow and once again it came through for me. I cannot recommend it enough. I see bigger and more expensive blowers but I don't see why anyone would need one.
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                                10 found this review helpful
                                Toro = Quality
                                [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great machine. Price and quality. Toro has done it again.
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                                • Recommended
                                Does a great job
                                [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this to replace a previous model that I had used for the last 15 years. Unfortunately when we got hit hard with a lot of snow here my old one died on me, it is currently being repaired. I bought this new one and love it, the gas only feature and a bit wider was an upgrade. I prefer this type of snowblower with the Kevlar? paddles rather than the metal ones so many others have. First of all it allows snow to be removed right down to the surface on blacktop or concrete rather than leaving a layer to become ice later. Secondly I use it to make paths and areas for my Pug to use when he needs to go out. I didn’t want to have to replace the old one but it served me well for years and I really like the new one even better and expect that it will last until I’m too old to use it.
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                                18" (46 cm) Power Clear® 518 ZE Snow Blower (38473
                                [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Nice size blower perfect for our 11/2 garage. It's a bit on the noisy side w/ shoot that rattles some. The electric start feature was is what I thought to be as those on Toro lawn mowers that come furnished with a small charger, but on the snow blower you have to plug in an extension cord in order to use the electric start which a don't care for too much. Overall the pull start is OK and starts on first pull sofar.
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