Toro CCR 2450 vs deepest snow since 2015! Plus, fanmail from a subscriber

[@MariaSopik-q1g]

I have a ccr 3650 toro single stage snow blower and it works fine today!

[@deanfaz9445]

Had the same one, my grandpa got it for me, made so much money with it and always started. Miss those days… glad to see a kid doing things i did.

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Their pretty much invincible machines it's seems like. Thanks for watching!

[@tbonemckracken7325]

Just got one of these CCR2450s and am ready to test its mettle with some Michigan snow! I'm feeling more confident after seeing you put it to work on that wet heavy stuff. Nice job!

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

For a single stage it does great in the heavy stuff! Since this video (filmed 3 winters ago) I bought a used dual stage with some of the money i earned to have for the deep stuff since I usually help out 4-8 of my neighbors. Still kept the CCR and i use it for all the small to medium snows and honestly even though I have the dual stage I still use the CCR a lot just because it's so nice and light and packs a lot of punch for its small size, lot easier to maneuver in between cars too!

[@yarcraft1778]

Yup. I have one that is 10+ years old. Great machine. Still starts on the first or second pull. Thumbs up. CCR 2450 ROCKS.

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Their great machines for their size! Thanks for the comment

[@NotBananamanana]

I agree this machine is a monster, so simple and reliable. Honestly better than 2 stage, it cuts through the snow just fine and you don’t have to worry about all the extra mess of a bigger machine. I’m sticking with my 2450!

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

They are great! I use them in a light commercial application and to be honest, they hold up just fine (I shovel 5 additional driveways about the same size as mine)

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Very cool merch pack👍 That little beast is impressive, I’ve seen 2 stagers that can’t even get through 8 inches!

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Oh I have too! Speaking of 2 stage snowblowers, are you planning on dropping a video on the Toro powermax HD? I enjoyed seeing the Snowmaster vs the Crossover

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

@@andyslawncareandoutdooradv it’s in the works but I’ve been working on another toro project at the moment. But I have footage ready to go when I get the chance

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Ooh another Toro project?😯😯 Sounds interesting. I'll be on the lookout for when you release the video

[@BudgetLawns]

Great video bud! You weren't kiddin'. Got yourself lots of snow there!

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Ohhh yes! 6 to 8 inches at a time usually occurs once or twice a year, but we dont usually see a foot every year, maybe every 3-4 years. It's been in the 40's everyday since Sunday so its starting to melt.

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Great video, Andy!!

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Thanks! Cleared a total of 7 driveways including mine in my neighborhood in about 3 hours.. not too bad with a 5hp machine

[@Javii96]

I have the same unit but yours throws snow much farther. What are some maintenance items i should check? I put a new carb on it and it does not seem down on power, just not throwing snow as much. Do the blades require maintenance?

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Yes the rubber paddles do wear down and require replacing overtime. There is a wear indicator hole on the corner of the paddles, if they've worn down to that point or past then it's time to replace the paddles. If the paddles need replacing, then you should also replace the scraper at the same time. Also check the belt if that's really stretched and worn it could contribute to lack of throw distance. Hope this helps!

[@Javii96]

@@andyslawncareandoutdooradv awesome thanks. Looks like theres a lot of options for replacement kits with belts paddles and scrapers and belts. I’ll definitely check the wear indicator i’m probably far overdo. I also need a new prime bulb

[@Javii96]

I replaced belt, plug, fuel lines and filter, primer bulb, scraper and paddles. WOW this thing is awesome! I posted a short you can see it chucking snow like 30ft now. This is the first time i’ve had to be careful where I aim it😂 the new paddles also made it much harder to bog down since it’s efficiently clearing out the chute now. Thanks for the vid and the reply i wouldnt have thought to do that

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

@Javii96 glad I could help! I watched your short video and wow that machine is chucking that wet snow a long ways! Where are you located at where you got all that heavy snow?

[@Javii96]

@@andyslawncareandoutdooradv colorado just a bit south of denver. Biggest storm we’ve had in a few years and it’s still going. Power has been iffy in the area as well

[@ovalvox7888]

It does the job. Toro”s are the best. I love mine. Had it for about four years now. Bought it used. Single stage snowblowers are the best. That’s a lot of snow.

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Yes they are! 2006 model but runs like a new machine. Now, if we get more then 12", it gets a bit tougher and in Chicago it rarely snows more then 12" and if it does, then I go out twice so in reality I'd only 6-8" at a time

[@danqodusk8140]

Hi Andy, great video. I'm looking for a little help. I just bought a used 2450 and can't find the oil drain plug or oil fill location. What the heck is the secret? Thank you!

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

The 2450 is a 2 cycle engine, meaning the oil and gas are mixed together, that's why there is no drain plug for the oil because the gas and oil are mixed together. Hope this helps!

[@danqodusk8140]

@@andyslawncareandoutdooradv Thank you Andy! I had a mental breakdown and wasn't thinking straight.

[@LawnJourneys]

I liked your video and presentation.

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Thank you

[@24inchdubz]

I have the same model. I ton of it is technic and planning your moves. works best when chute is straight ahead.

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Yep I've found when the chute is straight ahead it works better!

[@jimweigand8937]

You should look into getting a toro 821 RC

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

@jimweigand8937 I've got a craftsman 2 stage (used) I found for a very good deal on FB marketplace that I have had the last few winters in addition to the toro.

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

You may want to use a tach and check that you have the high speed needle adjusted for maximum speed. Per the Toro website it’s 4050 RPM. That may help with bogging down you’re experiencing at times.

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Thanks for the suggestion! I don't have a tach but it's something to keep in mind. I've since bought a 2 stage snowblower to use side by side with this machine so when we get heavy snow like this I resort to using the 2 stage over the single stage

[@bobsix2720]

To check rpm’s do you just take off the belt cover and test it from the pulley? Just picked up a inferred light tach checker.

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

@@bobsix2720 Not having that kind I can’t really say for sure. I’d guess if the pulley rotates at the speed of the engine then it should work. Instruction manual?

[@rogerzindler8144]

The 2450 calls for 3800rpm, and the 3650 calls for 4000rpm (plus or minus 250 on either). I'm pretty sure a 3650 is simply a 2450 with rpm's bumped up, as they have the same 141cc engine. I have a 3650, and I can't say enough how bad ass it is for a single stage. That being said, I've found that both two stage and single stage blowers have their own realm. I use an 11hp two stage to quickly move deep stuff, and the 3650 to quickly move anything 10 inches or under. Took me a while to figure out that combo by experience here in southwest Michigan.

[@Wadagamebinmisin]

GREAT VIDEO!

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Thank you!

[@J6273387]

Is your blower loud as heck? I have the same one. I feel guilty running it at 6:00am. But I need to the car out of the garage.

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Mine is loud but not super loud.

[@SEN39530]

Toro lists the CCR2450 specifications as 3800RPM. + or - 250

[@craws_ak]

Nice machine, we've got tons of snow already up here in alaska. How is it down there?

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Nothing here in Chicago, just a few flakes but no accumulation. Looking like we might get our first snow Tuesday-Wednesday

[@smallengines1018]

Andy I saw a few of your other videos I am young just like you and I use that same exact snow blower the Toro CCR 2450 and when I use it I always kind of push it into the concrete and because it's up a hill and I am short I cannot push it up the hill do you have any tips otherwise I go 0.00001 mph

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Just saw the comment now. Try to tilt it back on the wheels more instead of tipping it forward and using the paddles to pull you along. Thats what I did this storm even though my driveway doesn't have a steep slope. Hope that helps

[@smallengines1018]

@@andyslawncareandoutdooradv usually I like push it into the concrete though I push it down

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

@@smallengines1018 My driveway is mostly flat. I have no experience using a single stage on a sloped driveway

[@nathanielcha4128]

good video man

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Thank you! That was a quick comment😎

[@elijahvlogs252]

TORO CCR"2450 5HP R•TEK ENGINE 2O" WIDTH is this one is the same machine do you have

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Yep!

[@MarkAndrewAnderson]

Great video and demonstration! Does the CCR 2450 have self-propelled OR does the auger give you the momentum to go forward?

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

It is not self propelled with a transmission. However, the paddles do propell the unit forward in lighter snows (2-5" of light snow) in deep heavy snow (like the video) not really. Hope that helps

[@marcoberryman2896]

I do snow removal as well I have three snow blowers I have an Ariens 5524 two-stage unit and I have two single stage units I have a Toro and a Troy-Bilt

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Good machines and setup! I really like my Toro's they have been reliable and powerful, and I have a great dealer network for Toro products so thats why I run them

[@norge696]

start in the middle of the driveway while keeping your chute to the right and at the end up your path do a half upturn into the next strip. you'll never have to touch the chute on straight driveways.

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Thanks for the tip! I normally do that but didn't on this particular storm for some reason

[@norge696]

@@andyslawncareandoutdooradv You're welcome. I have the same CCR2450. I moved snow that was over a foot tall with it. I dread the day the when I have the replace the coil, have to tear the whole machine apart. Just incase you were curious of the year of your machines. 38516, CCR 2450 GTS Snowthrower, 2002 (SN 220000001-220999999) 38516, CCR 2450 GTS Snowthrower, 2003 (SN 230000001-230999999) 38516, CCR 2450 GTS Snowthrower, 2004 (SN 240000001-240999999) 38516, CCR 2450 GTS Snowthrower, 2005 (SN 250000001-250999999) 38516, CCR 2450 GTS Snowthrower, 2006 (SN 260000001-260010000) 38516, CCR 2450 GTS Snowthrower, 2006 (SN 260010001-260999999) 38516, CCR 2450 GTS Snowthrower, 2007 (SN 270000001-270010000) 38516, CCR 2450 GTS Snowthrower, 2007 (SN 270010001-270999999)

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

@@norge696 Thank you very much! Hopefully the coils last a while on my machines

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Wow look at that snow 😜

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Sure is! How do you think the Toro 60 volt would have done in this snow? I've never used one, nor have I seen too many tests in snow like this

[@TheGreenerLawn]

@@andyslawncareandoutdooradv it would of struggled after 9” worth, it’s good for 2-9” , but after that, it Boggs down!

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Yeaaah there was 10 inches on the ground at the time of filming and about 18 at the end of the driveway. I think the 60 volt would work but I would have had to go out mid storm and clear like 5-6" at a time.

[@tpoon123]

I thought the CCR 2245 is self propelled.

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

It doesn't have a transmission. This single stage like many others on the market is auger propelled, meaning as the rubber auger scrapes the ground it helps to pull the unit forward. This auger propel is most noticeable in lighter, smaller snows. Hope this clarifies your comment

[@tpoon123]

I just bought an old one from craigslist for $40. I thought I paid a bit too much lol due to condition. I'll test it out around fall this season. Thanks for the response! @@andyslawncareandoutdooradv

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

@@tpoon123 40 bucks isn't all that bad I see ones in my area going for 200+ bucks sometimes

[@OldLenn]

Two snowthrowers are better than one. Keep the one as your backup. You're doing well, kid, keep up the good work, 👍🏼

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Thank you! Yes owning 2 machines is nice so that if one breaks, I have a backup, or if we get a big storm (like the one in the video) I can have another friend come help out if need be

[@dpatrick2071]

Not true. Depends on the application. The single stage tends to be used more than the two stage in most scenarios especially urban settings.

[@itsinda]

I have a 2004 2450 and it is throwing snow like it was new here in Michigan.

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Awesome! They are great machines for their size

[@Todd.T]

Mines a 1998. Changed carburetor to brass and I run Amsoil 100:1 Synthetic. Just used it for the last 2 days. Snow was so high, only the top 9 inches of the snout was sticking out. Toro doesn't care. A few years ago a back wheel fell off. So i did the driveway with it missing. Toro did not care. I notched the axle, put the wheel back on and used the drill to tie a wire tight so the wheel can't come off. That was 8 years ago.

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

@@Todd.T their great machines that never quit. Something minor breaks and you fix it and it runs like a new machine

[@smallengines1018]

I'm thinking of buying my dad ccr 2450 off of him.

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Go for it! I bought another snowblower to add to my fleet, will be showcasing it in my next video (no snow yet, but just a walk around). Stay tuned!

[@smallengines1018]

@@andyslawncareandoutdooradv what snowblower?!

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

@@smallengines1018 you'll see, I'll have the video out probably on Saturday. I will say, it is quite a bit larger and I bought it for those heavy snow days. I still have the 2450's and I plan on keeping those for light snow days and the new one I just bought it in addition to have for deep snow days. I'll save the rest of the details for that video

[@smallengines1018]

@@andyslawncareandoutdooradv I'm hyped!

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

@@smallengines1018 me too, except were smashing records for no snowfall in Chicago this winter. Haven't seen one single flake and Christmas is like a week away.. unbelievable 😂