Troy Bilt Storm 2420: Overview

[@AllanZarcone-c9e]

I just bought a 2420 and your review was very thorough and very helpful. Thanks

[@Severed89]

Bought this exact model last month just got hit with 30 inches of snow. This thing destroyed the snow no issue only thing the snow was taller lol even the snow left from the plows at end of driveway was easy

[@theshopprojects]

Awesome! Great to hear! Thanks for checking out my video!

[@thomasfisher1732]

I just got mine before winter hit here in the Pocono Mtns of PA. Only had to use it twice for a 6" and a 10" storm. This thing is an absolute beast!! My first blower and I made the right choice with Troy-Bilt. I'm gonna get their 21" 140cc self propelled mower too.

[@theshopprojects]

@@thomasfisher1732 That's awesome. Glad to hear you like it!

[@steveny.2440]

I have the 26” x 243cc. I run only proper gas in it and the machine is stored inside the garage. Does a great job with the snow. Paid about $1300 and I registered it with a 4 year warranty.

[@patriciakane5208]

Very helpful to me. I had to learn a whole new vocabulary and this video really helped reading through the assembly instructions with better vusuals than the instructions figures.

[@jamescarr3232]

So, they eliminated the super bright light that’s needed after 5 PM? I have the 2620 storm. I love it. But, something as simple as a light to illuminate the path is critical. Eliminating it was a bad choice.

[@Emme_313]

Hello! I bought this snow blower a few weeks ago, and we finally got enough snow for me to use it this week. I've never owned a snow blower before, and was terrified to ruin something since it ain't cheap, and I also don't know anyone else who owns one. I watched this video, and your subsequent Performance Test video, and cleared my driveway for the first time with no problems. Thanks so much! ❤

[@theshopprojects]

Thank you so much for checking out my video and for your comments! I'm glad I could help!

[@thedeadmoney82]

Thank you! I was looking for a Storm 2420 review and walk through. Thanks

[@theshopprojects]

No problem...thanks for checking out my video!

[@epitek22]

Amazing review ! Thank you

[@patrickkeith7709]

Was a Gerat video, just purchased this product and u hit the wickets .... Thank YOU

[@theshopprojects]

Thanks Patrick...glad you enjoyed it!

[@joeknowz4898]

I got the 2410 last year... I see the snorkel , tank start up and primer and upper cover are way different.I got it about this time last year at Menards ..less then 600 with the 11 percent off sale...

[@seamus674]

Great video! Thanks for this informative upload.

[@theshopprojects]

Thanks for checking it out...glad you enjoyed it!

[@annalisluck2903]

I just bought this snowblower and this was helpful! Thank you. I'm not a small engines expert by anymeans so this was good. My only question is about the oil. I haven't tested mine yet but would like some oil on hand anyhow. I'm see 10w 30 is recommended but others have said 5w 30. Does that truly matter?

[@andethiopia8956]

Hi there. My Troy bit 2420 is only one winter old. It has enough fuel. But once it starts, it doesn’t stay on. Please help.

[@victorl8804]

Would using regular BP gast station fuel 87 octane damage it if used? Also what kind of oil do you recommend for this model. Thanks!

[@theshopprojects]

Hey Victor, thanks for checking out my video. Most gas stations have gas mixed with ethanol, which can damage engines over time. If you use regular gas in a snowblower this year and go to start it next season, it could start hard and just not run as it should. Lately, I've been trying to avoid ethanol altogether in small gas engines. As far as oil, the owners manual tells what oil to use based on the temperature where the machine will be used. I'm using 5W-30. Hope this helps!

[@paulmysliborski4832]

For any ethanol fuel used, always treat it with a good stabilizer BEFORE adding it to the machines tank. (Mix the stabilizer with the gas in your gas can). You will be fine doing this during the course of the winter, but don't trust the stabilized ethanol gas for summer storage. Get that crap out of the machine completely, and use TrueFuel as stated. Ethanol is the #1 enemy of all small engines today, and if you only use a gallon or two a season, you might want to run the TrueFuel year-round. The drawback to this is that ethanol gas is about $3.50 a gallon, while the TrueFuel is around $20 for just under a gallon. The choice is yours, but the bottom line is that ethanol will ruin a fuel system if left untreated.

[@Falconbird05]

How to change the oil on this one?

[@KellyHuseman]

Can you add a light to the machine

[@joeweatlu5169]

Thanks for the video. Did you have any issues putting it in reverse? I just got mine and the lever wouldn't go into the 2 reverse positions. I adjusted the linkage according to instructions and the lever would go into the reverse positions but in R-1 it goes forward.

[@rayvelez3736]

mine needs adjustment also, LMK if you got the shifter glitch resolved. Tks Ray

[@joeweatlu5169]

@@rayvelez3736 I returned it and got a new one. It works. Also, even though it's the same model number, the new one has a throttle, whereas the original didn't.

[@Theopheus]

I bought mine about the same time you did. What was your solution for the oil drain spout being about 2" shorter than the chassis? Do I just tip the blower back as far as I can and be ready with a funnel? Stupid design.

[@johnames6430]

All snow throwers are great. What I need to know is how well does it handle the snow from the road that the truck throws on to your driveway. Those first 3-4 feet from the street are the only thing that matter. I'm thinking about buying this.

[@theshopprojects]

John, unfortunately I haven't had the chance to test it yet, because it hasn't snowed so far this winter. When/if it does, I'll definitely do a performance video. Thanks for checking out my review.

[@paulmysliborski4832]

This 2420 will go through the snowplow pile, but expect it to take a little longer than bigger machines. The 208cc equates to about 7hp. Plenty of power for small/medium jobs, but just allow a bit more time at the end of the driveway.

[@Really10801]

It sounds like the Troy-Bilt Storm 2420 is a very good machine, but not all snowblowers are, some of them are real junk that fall apart within the first year of use, unlike lawnmowers, which are more consistently reliable. Definitely read a lot of reviews before selecting a brand/model of snowblower... I have and will probably buy the Troy-Bilt Storm 2420 .

[@anthonyvalenti4191]

Great video I had to put on a new chute gear box on my snowblower and if you would tell me if the 1/2 inch bolt on top of the gearbox moves with the chute back and forth or is it stationary. Your help would be appropriated...Anthony

[@paulmysliborski4832]

Great to-the-point vid. I would also remove the belt cover and check the auger belt tension (engaged). TB makes some great machines.

[@theshopprojects]

Thanks Paul...good advice!

[@everybodysjonathan]

I saw 20 of these all lined up last time at Home Depot

[@kayh.2766]

Great video - the instruction book that comes with this machine is confusing. This machine is replacing my Craftsman - can't wait to use it!

[@theshopprojects]

Thanks Kay! Good luck with your new snowblower!

[@farfromunderpar3887]

Bought one brand new 2 weeks ago…first storm I used it, and it won’t run unless completely choked out.

[@theshopprojects]

That stinks. Sorry to hear that.

[@jessesmith3026]

How nervous where you walking the blower towards the camera?

[@theshopprojects]

I had the camera zoomed in pretty far, so I didn't really get that close. I have a bad history of annihilating cell phones, so I was careful this time!

[@Sutherlex]

Great video! I just built the same model yesterday-it is our first! Where would you suggest picking up a similar fuel as what you used? Thank you!

[@theshopprojects]

Hey Hunter, thanks for checking out my channel. I bought the fuel at Lowes, but other homestores should have something similar as well.

[@Sutherlex]

@@theshopprojects I want to say thank you again--just came back to watch a second time as I got fuel and started it up!

[@theshopprojects]

Hunter, no problem! Thank you!

[@RetroGameDungeon]

Awesome video my friend, I purchased one myself.

[@GfrmdaBrnx]

Great review! I just got that same unit

[@theshopprojects]

Thanks Gee, and thanks for checking out my video!

[@djdboth]

Great video! Is pulling out the key the only way to turn off the machine?

[@billholmes6639]

Very helpful!

[@TheVanDookie]

Thank you so much!!

[@theshopprojects]

You're welcome!

[@mjawad6765]

This particular model used to be around $599.00 in late 2020. I bought it for $699.00 a couple months ago but now its retail at $899.00 which is completely absurd. There are better products are out there with more features for $899.00. Otherwise, its a great product with basic functions.

[@theshopprojects]

There's no doubt that the price of snowblowers, and everything else for that matter, has skyrocketed.

[@Physics072]

Yea they are Covid scalping would not reward a company for greed.

[@bmo5082]

Well it’s $999 as on January 2024.

[@alldayeveryday2180]

Same specs as the 2410, the only difference is the extended shoot.

[@juniorleslie9846]

Brother; you’ve missed so many things in this video about the machine.

[@jamesblazynski2914]

Worst machine I ever own, this thing is total junk, I will never buy troy bilt again after buying the 2410 snow blower, my snow joe does better!

[@jamescarr3232]

Not a good video unless it is tested on significant levels of snow. I can learn everything he said by looking at the instruction book or going online. Real time test with heavy snow would be the best. So I give this video a two star.