I would have liked to have seen the one stage, two stage and three stage in action throwing snow, both wet snow and the fluffy stuff. That would have sold me. Actions speak louder than words.
Features that are lacking in todays snowblowers are 1- thicker steel auger housings. Todays snowblower are flimsy when it comes to chewing through tough drifts and frozen snowroid chunks that the snow plows leave behind. 2- Augers are to small for deep snows. 3- Impeller clearance is too far from the housing to handle wet slushy snow which clogs up the shoot. I've measured some of the clearances on these new machines and some are as far out as 1/2 in. That's why they give you a special tool for clogged shoots. Check out some snow blowers from the past like the Craftsman Drift Buster. Large bottom auger with the addition of a smaller auger at the top of the housing. Ice and snowroid chunks never stood a chance. Thick steel housing that didn't flex when attacking drifts and what the snowplow left behind at the end of your driveway.
I'll stick with my Ariens. When I was comparing the two (Cub cadet vs Ariens) I was surprised at the build difference. Twice as many welds and just felt heavier duty built. However, that is a pretty nice (and convenient) service that Cub cadet offers.
This is the second winter with my 3x30 HD from Cub Cadet. Only issue I can see is with these carburetors. I now only run Aspen 4 fuel in mine. Has handled wet snow and lighter snow very well. No clogging issues. My neighbor purchased a new Ariens the same time. Nice machine, but water gets inside of the housing where the pulleys are and the drive belt does not align straight, between pulleys. Strange design. He hasn't had any issues yet, though. I'm pleased with my purchase. I live in a cul-de-sac and the town does a horrible job down at this end, so I needed a bigger unit. My old snapper 7/24 lasted 25 years.
I live in the North East in Boston. We get all types of snow; fluffy and light (not often) and wet and heavy. I have a two stage Ariens Compact 24 and it does not cut it! As soon as the snow turns wet, the machine clogs, stops throwing, and makes life miserable. I need something with balls! What do you suggest?
I hate my 3-stage machine but I will say that the ONE thing it does better than my 2-stage is throwing wet snow. I'm in Boston too and a few years back (can't remember exactly) we had a snow storm that turned to rain. I had over a foot of soggy snow. My 2-stage clogged up immediately and just sort of oozed slush out of the chute and it just fell on top of the machine. The 3-stage actually threw it about 20 feet which saved the day for me.
It is a good snowblower, but it jammed up on me with wet snow...I got mine from a local dealer....Honestly, I have a mid-90's red MTD two stage snowblower with a 10hp motor and it is a beast...It doesn't have the fancy heated grips or the power steering but it is so easy to spin around...That is my main snowblower...lol
@@gospos1Same here. I have a MTD 2-stage 12 HP 33-inch that I bought new in the mid 90's that is still going strong. It is very basic. You move a lynch pin to select one wheel drive or two wheel drive. I've had tire chains on it since new. About the only maintenance it has required is a new rubber drive tire every 10 years or so.
@Flatus Antiquitous You have the model I'm thinking about purchasing. My question is, did you install the heated hand grips on yours and if so, how difficult were they to install.
Come to ghetto Bronx in snow storm and live on right side of one way street and have your driveway closed 6 times in 1 day by NYC sanitation and see if 3rd stage is gimmick.
7:30 to skip past the sales pitch... Wait. Nope. 8:55, my bad. Eh, my bad, it's pretty much all just sales pitch. No comparison between them or anything... They had a 10 second clip of the single stage snowblower operating at 2:37 and that was it...
In my experience, absolutely not. I have two 30-inch machines that are identical except one is a 2-stage and the other is 3-stage and about 7 years newer. The 2-stage can run circles around the other one. It just doesn't want to eat snow, it prefers to just push it like a plow which then just builds up in front of it until it can't push any more.
I bought a 2x 24" a few years ago or so and I've been using it to clear snow for myself and the last 2 years also my clients (I serve my community through cutting grass and snow removal). I have a herniated disc in my lower back, so shoveling for my clients the first few years or so went well but it was hindering me each year that passed and then I started using my snow thrower which was awesome but after last year, I was done! It worked well but it sat low for me (roughly 6'4"). With my back, it was torture! February hit, I was done, I said no and went to upgrade but they didn't have any brand new ones and it just didn't feel right to go with the 2x 26" used one that just got in. So I said screw it, I'll just get through this. September came, they received 1 3x 28" (what I've been drawn to ask summer when looking at them), and I was sure to make it known it was going to be all mine, haha. Sure enough, after a $250 trade in from my 2x and a push mower, $1,250.xx later, I now own a 3x 28" and I can't express the excitement I have for this snow season, the most I've ever had and I've been so excited for nearly every snow season the last decade. A key feature with the 4x vs the 2x, I was watching a video and the 2x likes to rise up because of the direction the augers do. The 3x seems to stay more grounded with the center auger which will be very very nice!
Ps I forgot to put why I mentioned the price. Doing the math of how many clients in looking to have this winter, I'm looking to earn what I spent on my new snow thrower within the first 3 snow falls. Not to mention the relief this week provide for my back, a true blessing!
What size and hp for double two and haft car paved driveway. Mine and neighbors shared his and mine would first 2.5 cars and is steep. Looking at 24" 208cc or 244cc gas self propelled. Not found any TH-cam videos on what's need for steep driveway
From what I've seen, you either buy Toro, Ariens, or Honda. And Toro made a battery 1 stage blower that rocks. But if they make an battery two stage I'll buy that.
I have had a 3 stage cub cadet for two years now and I hate it. The impeller freezes up with any sign of wet snow. Now I want you to imagine trying to un-clog or unfreeze am impeller behind not one but TWO augers. Nightmare.
The 1st ad was for a studfinder... I always hired a newbie on the job to operate those devices cuz they would go beserk in my hand...(they knew they'd already found "One" as soon as I'd laid hands on it.
My 3-stage is utterly worthless while my 2-stage is fantastic. I can say that with confidence because they're identical machines otherwise. Same engine, same chute, same chassis.
@@malinoisnation9392 Just not a good design. It doesn't eat snow nearly as fast. It starts pushing snow in front of it instead of eating it. It also doesn't throw it as far. From what I've read the 3-stage design is mostly just a marketing gimmick. I wouldn't buy it again knowing what I know now.
@@nodak81that’s because it has another impeller in the middle it’s made for after math for big chunk of ice and snow when the city plow truck dumps snow on your driveway the two stage will not break heavy snow well enough it will bog down the 3 stage u can push it harder I have one
You really need to go to a store and handle one. The balance of the machine makes it easyer to use. A 30 inch may be easyer to use than a 28 inch. You also need power steering or a diff to easy make a turn. I have one were the tires turn the same speed all the time. Meaning there locked and a real pain to make 180 angle turns. Plus when moving it on dry concrete is a real pain and really hard on your shoulders and arms.
Love your videos do you think you can send me a snow blower to help out with my company I have an old craftsman that is not that good it would mean a lot to me
Btw honda is for sure the way to go my grandparents have a Honda and have had it for at least 10 years and have maybe changed the oil once soon it and we just keep adding fuel and the occasional shear pin and it keeps going with 48+" oof snow at a time
Manhandling the machine back and forth is in fact a terrible idea on these machines. I have the cub cadet 2x 30 Max, and the thin weedy little snap rings that is all that's holding the axle bearings in failed and the wheels came off. Really disappointed when I took off the panel and saw these fragile pieces of rubbish in such a critical place in what is otherwise a very good machine. Just super cheap and completely unnecessary as a hog ring would have done the job right for maybe a few pennies more.
I would have liked to have seen the one stage, two stage and three stage in action throwing snow, both wet snow and the fluffy stuff. That would have sold me. Actions speak louder than words.
Features that are lacking in todays snowblowers are 1- thicker steel auger housings. Todays snowblower are flimsy when it comes to chewing through tough drifts and frozen snowroid chunks that the snow plows leave behind. 2- Augers are to small for deep snows. 3- Impeller clearance is too far from the housing to handle wet slushy snow which clogs up the shoot. I've measured some of the clearances on these new machines and some are as far out as 1/2 in. That's why they give you a special tool for clogged shoots. Check out some snow blowers from the past like the Craftsman Drift Buster. Large bottom auger with the addition of a smaller auger at the top of the housing. Ice and snowroid chunks never stood a chance. Thick steel housing that didn't flex when attacking drifts and what the snowplow left behind at the end of your driveway.
It’s a really awesome service they offer that definitely makes them stand out
I'll stick with my Ariens. When I was comparing the two (Cub cadet vs Ariens) I was surprised at the build difference. Twice as many welds and just felt heavier duty built. However, that is a pretty nice (and convenient) service that Cub cadet offers.
Ariens are built to last!
Cub is junk. Bought the 3x and it would bog and clog in 6 inches of snow. Ariens will shoot the snow twice as far.
Ariens all the way
@@popvultureinc5007 not true.I own one. Works great
@@robertpatterson7182 you must not get wet or heavy snows like I'm Northern Michigan, then.
This is the second winter with my 3x30 HD from Cub Cadet. Only issue I can see is with these carburetors. I now only run Aspen 4 fuel in mine. Has handled wet snow and lighter snow very well. No clogging issues. My neighbor purchased a new Ariens the same time. Nice machine, but water gets inside of the housing where the pulleys are and the drive belt does not align straight, between pulleys. Strange design. He hasn't had any issues yet, though. I'm pleased with my purchase. I live in a cul-de-sac and the town does a horrible job down at this end, so I needed a bigger unit. My old snapper 7/24 lasted 25 years.
Wat sdeyt in the u.s.a akshily getz laduh snow؟!? 😶😮😆
09:00 thank you ... my question was answered ...so this works better than 2 stage when handling wet snow ... awesome
I live in the North East in Boston. We get all types of snow; fluffy and light (not often) and wet and heavy. I have a two stage Ariens Compact 24 and it does not cut it! As soon as the snow turns wet, the machine clogs, stops throwing, and makes life miserable. I need something with balls! What do you suggest?
I hate my 3-stage machine but I will say that the ONE thing it does better than my 2-stage is throwing wet snow. I'm in Boston too and a few years back (can't remember exactly) we had a snow storm that turned to rain. I had over a foot of soggy snow. My 2-stage clogged up immediately and just sort of oozed slush out of the chute and it just fell on top of the machine. The 3-stage actually threw it about 20 feet which saved the day for me.
I believe the 3 Stage snow blowers are a gimmick!
It is a good snowblower, but it jammed up on me with wet snow...I got mine from a local dealer....Honestly, I have a mid-90's red MTD two stage snowblower with a 10hp motor and it is a beast...It doesn't have the fancy heated grips or the power steering but it is so easy to spin around...That is my main snowblower...lol
@@gospos1Same here. I have a MTD 2-stage 12 HP 33-inch that I bought new in the mid 90's that is still going strong. It is very basic. You move a lynch pin to select one wheel drive or two wheel drive. I've had tire chains on it since new. About the only maintenance it has required is a new rubber drive tire every 10 years or so.
Definitely a gimmick
@Flatus Antiquitous You have the model I'm thinking about purchasing. My question is, did you install the heated hand grips on yours and if so, how difficult were they to install.
Come to ghetto Bronx in snow storm and live on right side of one way street and have your driveway closed 6 times in 1 day by NYC sanitation and see if 3rd stage is gimmick.
7:30 to skip past the sales pitch...
Wait. Nope. 8:55, my bad.
Eh, my bad, it's pretty much all just sales pitch. No comparison between them or anything... They had a 10 second clip of the single stage snowblower operating at 2:37 and that was it...
Does the 3 stage do a better job than a 2 stage? Or may I say is a 3 stage proven to be the best?
In my experience, absolutely not. I have two 30-inch machines that are identical except one is a 2-stage and the other is 3-stage and about 7 years newer. The 2-stage can run circles around the other one. It just doesn't want to eat snow, it prefers to just push it like a plow which then just builds up in front of it until it can't push any more.
@@nodak81no
Amazing video. I bought a cub cadet because of this video. Thank you for your entertaining and educational videos.
Glad I could help! You will love it!
I bought a 2x 24" a few years ago or so and I've been using it to clear snow for myself and the last 2 years also my clients (I serve my community through cutting grass and snow removal). I have a herniated disc in my lower back, so shoveling for my clients the first few years or so went well but it was hindering me each year that passed and then I started using my snow thrower which was awesome but after last year, I was done! It worked well but it sat low for me (roughly 6'4"). With my back, it was torture! February hit, I was done, I said no and went to upgrade but they didn't have any brand new ones and it just didn't feel right to go with the 2x 26" used one that just got in. So I said screw it, I'll just get through this.
September came, they received 1 3x 28" (what I've been drawn to ask summer when looking at them), and I was sure to make it known it was going to be all mine, haha. Sure enough, after a $250 trade in from my 2x and a push mower, $1,250.xx later, I now own a 3x 28" and I can't express the excitement I have for this snow season, the most I've ever had and I've been so excited for nearly every snow season the last decade.
A key feature with the 4x vs the 2x, I was watching a video and the 2x likes to rise up because of the direction the augers do. The 3x seems to stay more grounded with the center auger which will be very very nice!
Ps
I forgot to put why I mentioned the price. Doing the math of how many clients in looking to have this winter, I'm looking to earn what I spent on my new snow thrower within the first 3 snow falls. Not to mention the relief this week provide for my back, a true blessing!
How did the snow blower work in the snow we got yesterday night and today? Wondering if it's worth the buy thank you
All 3 of these snow blowers are great! The 3 stage generally is not needed
What size and hp for double two and haft car paved driveway. Mine and neighbors shared his and mine would first 2.5 cars and is steep. Looking at 24" 208cc or 244cc gas self propelled. Not found any TH-cam videos on what's need for steep driveway
From what I've seen, you either buy Toro, Ariens, or Honda. And Toro made a battery 1 stage blower that rocks. But if they make an battery two stage I'll buy that.
E-GO just came out with 24 in 2 stage snowblower
Toro suck
Thnx for the info/ clarity but my experience with cub cadet is not good so I'll hope I can eventually find someone who actually cares.
FACT'S it's so annoying when they plow truck build a mini wall at the end of your driveway! Thanks for posting😁
Paused 14:45
Holy crap, I grew up in Streamwood, Illinois and have lived in Belvidere, Illinois the last 7 years.
I have had a 3 stage cub cadet for two years now and I hate it. The impeller freezes up with any sign of wet snow. Now I want you to imagine trying to un-clog or unfreeze am impeller behind not one but TWO augers. Nightmare.
I think the 2 stage is the sweet spot
I haven't had that issue but mine just doesn't want to eat snow, especially deep snow. My two-stage is a beast by comparison.
Hey where are the engines made?
Will you guys be doing another toolbox review? Thx
probably, yes
The 1st ad was for a studfinder... I always hired a newbie on the job to operate those devices cuz they would go beserk in my hand...(they knew they'd already found "One" as soon as I'd laid hands on it.
Are these machines available to those of us in northern California??
I have heard they also sell a ton of these in Southern California as well. Haha
If the snow is the least bit wet forget about the three stage.
Why’s that? Too heavy for how wide it is?
Thank you for the good info really helps me choose a snow blower
Just give me remote control 2 stage snow blower and take my damn money 💵
Yes!
@Philippe Blondeau still own a 1974 10/32. Built loke a tank & still turns on a dime.
I love er.. face when his just waiting to speak ...lol 😂
My 3-stage is utterly worthless while my 2-stage is fantastic. I can say that with confidence because they're identical machines otherwise. Same engine, same chute, same chassis.
Why’s that?
@@malinoisnation9392 Just not a good design. It doesn't eat snow nearly as fast. It starts pushing snow in front of it instead of eating it. It also doesn't throw it as far. From what I've read the 3-stage design is mostly just a marketing gimmick. I wouldn't buy it again knowing what I know now.
replace the shear pin in the front auger and call me back!
@@nodak81that’s because it has another impeller in the middle it’s made for after math for big chunk of ice and snow when the city plow truck dumps snow on your driveway the two stage will not break heavy snow well enough it will bog down the 3 stage u can push it harder I have one
Wouldn't a true third stage be vertical up and down, like an X,Y,Z axis?
This blower is a 2, 1, 2 stage basically.
I have a 2 stage front mount on my Craftsman T240..
These dudes are dressed for the 1st day of 8th Grade. lmao
cant believe this guy is showing the differences while not even knowing most of the terms
Cub cadet stage three absolutely sucks. Doesn’t work in wet snow and plugs up quickly.
Interesting I though the whole point of the 3rd stage was for plow piles. lol. We have a 2 stage electric start and heated grips. It is glorious.
I love a 2 stage also, heated grips are amazing!
You really need to go to a store and handle one. The balance of the machine makes it easyer to use. A 30 inch may be easyer to use than a 28 inch. You also need power steering or a diff to easy make a turn. I have one were the tires turn the same speed all the time. Meaning there locked and a real pain to make 180 angle turns. Plus when moving it on dry concrete is a real pain and really hard on your shoulders and arms.
How much gas dose the 2x holds ?
The 2 stage needs bigger augers
Or maybe gravity would help idk
2 stage gas blowers are more than enough. 1 stage is better than nothing especially shoveling.
Great video. You maybe are a little partisan since they just unload three snow blowers in your driveway lol.
“Chews up the snow”....LMAO.
Very informative video 👍🇺🇸
Thanks Joe!
Yea, man
Would have been much better if the twins guys had familiarized themselves with the products before the video
And I'll stay with my 2021 Craftsman T240..it's built like a little tank
Funny you'd mention the griswalds when your partner is a ringer for Chevy chase.
:}
Love your videos do you think you can send me a snow blower to help out with my company I have an old craftsman that is not that good it would mean a lot to me
Thanks, we didnt get to keep them
So many better brands with bigger augers out there.
First 5 mins is an ad for Cub Cadet
starts at 2:27. you're welcome.
2 and 3 makes no sense I'd choose stage 2 with wide and tall plow
Tools In Action ???
Why didn't we see any action??
Blow some snow with them.
maybe because there was no snow when we filmed it
@@Toolsinaction look behind you
That 3x sucks that yellow auger rake in the middle always breaks sheer pins worst design ever
*Choose
Cub commercial
It does say sponsored
3 stage is a gimmick. There is a reason why the biggest names in snow blowers stick with 2 stage.
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Send me one, u have an extra and easy for me to get then.
If you want to skip the poorly done selling of units go ahead 2:30.
Just get a plow truck and have a heated truck or a plow service and stay in the warmth house.
Fun fact : mtd owns cub cadet now
I did not know that..ty
6:45
@@TheJttv they ramble on so much, I couldn't watch the whole thing!
3 stage are a fragile scam.. those machines are no better than a good grade two stage
More Jeep, less snow blowers!
aff that beeping noise in the background
Stage 1, girlfriend.
Stage 2, wife.
Stage 3, mistress.
3 stages are junk.
Had one for 4 years never had an issue, 2 foot of snow up near cleveland
Killed the FEB '21 storm. No issue
@@wileecoyote5749 must be a batch of them then, my neighbor went through 3 shear bolts.
summarize!!!??
Drain/stabilize fuel and oil change
@@Toolsinaction haha ik lol I just had never heard it said that way
Btw honda is for sure the way to go my grandparents have a Honda and have had it for at least 10 years and have maybe changed the oil once soon it and we just keep adding fuel and the occasional shear pin and it keeps going with 48+" oof snow at a time
How painful 😖
With my single stage, I make driveway snow my bitch.
We deliver your car to you or you can go to a vending machine to pick up your car with a 7 day money back guarantee!
marketing stops at the .....gone at almost 3 minutes bad title, infomercial.
Little too manic for me. Let your guest talk. Don't over talk them. Use your inside voice. Whew...🤦
Manhandling the machine back and forth is in fact a terrible idea on these machines. I have the cub cadet 2x 30 Max, and the thin weedy little snap rings that is all that's holding the axle bearings in failed and the wheels came off. Really disappointed when I took off the panel and saw these fragile pieces of rubbish in such a critical place in what is otherwise a very good machine. Just super cheap and completely unnecessary as a hog ring would have done the job right for maybe a few pennies more.
This review "blows" just kidding I'm glad I don't have to shovel snow in Surprise Arizona!!
Lucky
10.5 years and I will be retired to Lake Havasu. Screw snow.
I'll say I own a 3 stage don't buy the dam thing... unless your rich and love replacing sheer pins
why is this video #1 when its just dudes bullshitting for 10 minutes?
Skip to 2:30 to skip all the bs
Rubish
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