Toro Power Clear 821 QZE
#15 in Single-stageFull review
For paved driveways that get wet, heavy snow, where the bigger engine keeps it from bogging. If your snow is light, the 721 E clears the same width for less.
Russo Power Equipment $999$999
2.7/5
For a short paved walk or a one car driveway in light snow. It is the lightest and cheapest gas machine here, but small for anything bigger.
- 18 inClearing width
- 25 ftThrow distance
- 99 cc (Toro Premium OHV 99cc)Engine or battery
- 2 yearsWarranty
Check price at Russo Power Equipment$649
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- At 59 lb it lifts into a trunk and stores on a garage hook
- Push button start, no cord yanking on a cold morning
- Rubber paddles clean down to the pavement on a paved walk
- Lowest price here for a gas machine from a major brand
Cons
- An 18 in path means many passes on a two car driveway
- A 25 ft throw needs a second pass to clear a wide driveway
- Paddles touch the ground, so it is not for gravel
The Toro Power Clear family
Every Toro Power Clear model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own stage.
| Model | Clearing width | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toro Power Clear 518 ZE (this one) | 18 in | 2.7/5 | $649 |
| Toro Power Clear 721 E | 21 in | 3.3/5 | $799 |
| Toro Power Clear 821 QZE | 21 in | 3.2/5 | $999 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its stage. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 38475 |
|---|---|
| Clearing | |
| Stage | Single-stage |
| Clearing width | 18 in |
| Intake height | 12 in |
| Throw distance | 25 ft |
| Chute control | Manual |
| Power | |
| Power | Gas |
| Engine or battery | 99 cc (Toro Premium OHV 99cc) |
| Electric start | Yes |
| Build | |
| Drive | Push (auger assisted) |
| Heated grips | No |
| Weight | 59 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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