Update (Oct 2026): The Troy-Bilt Storm 2410 has been discontinued. See current Troy-Bilt snow blowers.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Troy-Bilt Storm 2410: An Entry Level 2 Stage
- Specs Read From Troy-Bilt’s Website
- 179cc Troy-Bilt Engine and Starting
- Freewheel, Tires and Light Snow
- Fresh Fuel Is Everything
- Six Years Later: A Second Look at the Storm 2410
- Final Thoughts
- FAQ
Introduction
Chicago was getting hammered. Our editors were at 54 inches for the winter, about five times the previous year, with six inches the other night and eight more on the way. Dan had been using the Troy-Bilt Storm 2410 through all of it.
The year before, our editors had tested a bigger tracked Troy-Bilt. Dan has been loyal to the brand. In his experience, it’s priced right and doesn’t charge extra just for the name. See the Storm Tracker 2690 XP review for that bigger machine.
Troy-Bilt Storm 2410: An Entry Level 2 Stage
The Storm 2410 is an entry level two stage. A one stage pushes and propels itself along and throws snow a bit. A two stage augers the snow into a fan that spins it out faster. Dan guessed 30-plus feet of throw off the top of his head, and it’s pretty far. He thought it retailed for right around $599, which is very inexpensive for a two-stage. For more, read snow blower vs. snow thrower.
It’s not loaded with features. You reach down to move the chute, and there’s no joystick. It does have electric start, which is a big one. Dan’s take: you don’t need the other features, which can break or need extra maintenance. It’s a tighter, smaller machine for tighter areas.
Specs Read From Troy-Bilt’s Website
From Troy-Bilt’s website, as read in the video: a 24-inch clearing width, a 21-inch intake height, a 12-inch serrated steel auger, 13 x 4 X-Trac tires, adjustable shoes, six forward and two reverse speeds, electric start, and a two-year warranty. It will cut over a foot of snow, and you can add drift cutters.
It also has reflective tape on the side. Dan said a speeding driver likely saw it just in time while he was in the driveway.
179cc Troy-Bilt Engine and Starting
It runs a 179cc Troy-Bilt engine. Snow blowers used to come with Snow King engines. Now Troy-Bilt has engines made elsewhere, and Dan said they’re really good. It starts on the first or second pull every time, and he hadn’t needed the electric start yet.
To start: turn the big choke fully on, pump the primer a few times, set the throttle to about a quarter, and pull. Then choke it off. There’s a steel gas tank on top and an oil drain that keeps changes clean.
Freewheel, Tires and Light Snow
When no speed is engaged, it freewheels. Reverse is always slow on a snowblower, so Dan just pulls it back by hand. It’s light enough to do that up and down the sidewalk.
The tires are thin and aggressive and got him through a big mound of ice left by the plow. There’s an auger pick for jams. Adjust the shoes for a tighter cut. Two-stage machines usually struggle in a two-inch dusting, but in top forward speed it flew through.
Fresh Fuel Is Everything
Dan’s tip from talking to the MTD folks: when you buy a new snowblower, buy fresh fuel the same day, even something like TruFuel. Fuel goes bad fast. Our editors once had a month-old tank keep a chainsaw from running. Many returned machines are just bad fuel. With fresh fuel, Dan thinks this snowblower can last 10 years easy. Salt is what kills them. More in the snow blower maintenance tips.
Six Years Later: A Second Look at the Storm 2410
About six years after this review, our editors revisited the Storm 2410 in the second video above, and it was still their idea of a great entry level two-stage. The first came from Lowe’s, and the hosts believe Home Depot carries it now too. The only changes they spotted were no more reflective tape and new plastic skid shoes, which they like because nothing is worse than catching something on your driveway.
With end of season sales, our editors put the price at roughly $600 then. They called six inches the sweet spot, with up to about twelve possible, and drift cutters available. It shines at the end of the driveway, where a single stage struggles with the plow pile and the two-stage chops it up and throws it out.
That version ran a 208cc engine with electric start, and the newer Troy-Bilt engines usually started on the first or second pull. It’s compact for a two-stage but still heavy. It took two people to lift it.
Their repeat advice: use fresh gas. If a new snow blower doesn’t run right, they say 99% of the time it’s bad gas.
Final Thoughts
If you get a lot of snow and you’re on a budget, Dan called the Troy-Bilt Storm 2410 one of the best units he’s seen. It’s simple, compact and dependable, with electric start and a strong Troy-Bilt engine. Six years later, it was still our editors’ pick for an entry level two-stage. Browse more snowblower reviews or visit Troy-Bilt’s official snow blower page.
FAQ
How much did the Troy-Bilt Storm 2410 cost?
Dan thought it retailed for right around $599 at the time. Check current pricing.
What engine does it have?
The 2014 unit had a 179cc Troy-Bilt engine. The unit revisited in 2020 had a 208cc engine. Both had electric start.
How wide does it clear?
24 inches, with a 21-inch intake height, as read from Troy-Bilt’s website in the video.
Does it have chute joystick control?
No. You reach down to turn the chute.
What warranty does it have?
Two years, as read in the video.
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