3X® 26" IntelliPOWER® Snow Blower
3X™ THREE-STAGE POWER
Item#:
31AH5JVAB10
MSRP
3X® 26" IntelliPOWER® Snow Blower
3X™ THREE-STAGE POWER
Item#:
31AH5JVAB10
Take down the wall of winter with this 3X 26 in. 357cc Gas Three-Stage Snow Blower with IntelliPOWER® Engine design. IntelliPOWER® technology is engineered to deliver consistent power in heavy, deep, and wet snow conditions. The three stage design breaks down and quickly clears heavy, wet snow and is designed to clear up to 18 in. of snow†. Includes trigger-controlled power steering with a self-propelled drive engineered for control, maneuverability, and single-hand operation. Heated hand grips help provide warmth and comfort.
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- 26 in. clearing width and 21 in. intake height powers through 18" to 23" of snow†
- Three-stage design with durable, center-mounted steel accelerator spins 10 times faster than the augers to break down and quickly clear heavy, wet snow
- 357cc 4-cycle OHV Cub Cadet IntelliPOWER® engine delivers the power to help clear snow on driveways that are 12+ parking spaces in size
- IntelliPOWER® engine technology offers up to 17% more available power, resulting in less bogging down when clearing heavy, wet and deep snow*
- Engineered for durability thanks to a heavy-duty cast aluminum auger gearbox, heavy-duty steel auger housing, and steel chute.
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3X® 26" IntelliPOWER® Snow Blower Features
Easy Start Ups
Start your engine at the push of a button when you need it most with electric start.
Effortless Control
Trigger-controlled power steering and self-propelled drive for unmatched control, effortless maneuverability and single-hand operation.
Work Longer
Work before dawn or after dark with dual LED headlights.
Extra Comfort
Heated hand grips provide extra warmth in extreme weather conditions with the push of a button.
Xtrac® Tires**
Strong traction and mobility over snow.
Easy Pitch Control
Change the pitch of the chute to throw snow up to 40-feet.
Redirect Snow
Rotate the chute a full 200° with just 2.5 turns of the crank.
Specs & Maintenance
Engine
- Engine Brand Cub Cadet®
- Engine Model Number 883-WU
- Engine Displacement 357cc
- Fuel Tank Capacity 5 quarts US / 4.7 L
- Engine Start Recoil and Push-Button Electric
- Governor Electronic
- Fuel Delivery Carburetor
Drive System
- Number of Forward Speeds 6
- Number of Reverse Speeds 2
- Drive Type Friction Disc
- Drive System All-wheel Drive
Controls
- Handle Grip(s) Soft-Touch Heated Grips
- Chute Rotation Control Remote Overhead Crank
- Chute Pitch Control Remote Single-Lever
- Chute Rotation 200°
- Single-Hand Operation Standard
- Steering Control Trigger-Controlled Power Steering
Power and Performance
- Clearing Width 26"
- Intake Height 21"
- Auger Gear Box Heavy-duty cast-aluminum
- Number of Stages Three
Dimensions
- Auger Diameter 12"
- Impeller Diameter 12"
- Accelerator Diameter 12"
Specifications
- Tire Size 16" x 4.8"
- Tread Xtrac®
Additional Specifications
- Headlight(s) Dual LED
- Shave Plate Heavy Duty Steel
- Skid Shoes Reversible Poly
- Drift Cutters No
- Auger Material Serrated Steel
- Chute Material Steel
- Model Number 31AH5JVAB10
Warranty
- Auger Gearbox Warranty 5-year limited
- Residential Warranty 3-year limited
- Commercial Warranty 1-year limited
- Chute Warranty 3-year limited
Disclaimers
- Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Products depicted on website and other advertisements are for demonstration purposes only. Actual products offered for sale may vary in design, required attachments, safety features and non-functional appearance from. See other general disclaimers at the bottom of our website.
- IntelliPOWER® *When compared to the same engine without IntelliPOWER® technology. Improvements vary depending on specific operating conditions.
- Snow Removal †Results may vary depending on weather and snow conditions
- Xtrac® Tires **Xtrac® is a registered trademark of the Carlstar Group, LLC
Deluxe Snow Thrower Cab Installation
TRICKS AND TIPS
Protect yourself from the elements while you are clearing your driveway with a snow thrower cab. Follow these simple step for installing your cab on your Cub Cadet Two-Stage snow thrower.
How to Prepare Your Snow Blower for Storage in the Off-Season
MAINTENANCE
Learn how to properly retire your snow thrower for the season with these helpful snow blower storage and maintenance ideas from Cub Cadet.
How to Prepare Your Snow Blower for Winter
MAINTENANCE
Prepare your snow blower for use this winter with snow thrower maintenance tips from Cub Cadet. Our snow blower tips will help ensure your machine is
Maintenance Schedule & Tips
MAINTENANCE
Keep your snow blower in good condition with snow thrower maintenance from Cub Cadet. Proper snow thrower maintenance is essential when you're
Recommended Snow Thrower Back-Up Parts
TRICKS AND TIPS
Learn how to replace your Cub Cadet walk-behind lawn mower wheel with this simple five-step guide.
Snow Thrower Safety Tips
SAFETY
Use a snow blower or snow thrower to keep your paved drive and walkways snow-free during the winter months. With snowblower safety tips and operation advice from Cub Cadet, you'll have your driveway cleared of snow in no
Model | Manual | Form Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31AH5JVAB10 | SHEET:SUP:BILING:EPA:EVP:2024 | ||
| SHEET:SUP:BILING:EPA:EVP:2024 | 769-26892 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUP:BILING:EPA:EXH:2024 | 769-26893 | Download | |
| MANL:OPER:BILING:MTD ENG:357/4 | 769-26922 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUP:31CUB_SNOWBLOWERS:1X | 769-26938 | Download | |
| MANL:OPER:31X:500/600/800:NA | 769-26795 | Download |
Product Reviews
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Zippergb from
Starts easily
I’ve had this 26” for about 8 years. Luckily our snow totals have been relatively low the last few years. The 6 forward speeds and 2 reverse are nice to have. The light is adequate to work after dark. It works great in light, fluffy snow. A 14” snow a few years ago was no problem. HOWEVER, moving the chute takes two hands. If the snow is wet this becomes nothing more than a 26” snow plow. We recently had a 6” snow and it was frustrating to say the least. I tried first, second and third gears with the same results. I did not recommend because, where I live, we get more wet snows than dry, fluffy ones and it doesn’t work well with wet snows.
Date published: 2025-12-16
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Greg2024 from
Works fine for light, dry snow
I live in Colorado and purchased my 3X 26" winter 2019-20. I use it on a cement apron in front of the garage and on a long blacktop drive. It throws the powder well, but bogs down when the moisture content of the snow gets higher. Impeller and chute pack easily, and operations must halt to clean out the workings. The machine also goes through shear pins quickly if you ask too much of the augers. Works fine if you take it slowly and don't ask it to work too hard. This is not the beast advertised and needs to be handled carefully. Considering a trade-in for a stronger machine.
Date published: 2024-02-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jeff NY from
Good purchase
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Works great so far. Need a real heavy wet snow to hit to say for sure. Moved the lighter stuff with absolute ease.
Date published: 2024-01-18
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Johnson82 from
Most unreliable machine I've ever owned!
This will be my 4th winter with this blower. First time I had it out it broke and I had to drive it 45 miles for warranty work. Second winter the handles for steering started falling apart. Last winter wouldn't start at all. This winter still won't start even after draining and replacing gas. Unreliable all around!
Date published: 2024-12-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
YourTechAlly from
Cuts through snow like a hot knife through butter
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have owned my blower for about 3 years now but really got to use it last winter during a storm where we got about 4-5’ of snow. It cut a path through it really easily. My next door neighbor uses it occasionally as well (when his fails) and really likes it too. I love the addition of the 3rd stage, it helps a lot.
Date published: 2025-12-12
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Nan78 from
Starts easily but goes through shear pins
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Have had this blower for several years - maybe 6?.No matter what height snow, I need to have a good suplly of shear pins handy, which doubles the time ot takes to do the driveway. I'm on a family compound with a long private road for three houses. The center front blade can break more than one pin in a 2 hour session. And I have a hard time getting the clip through the pin so that takes time. Had it serviced and they said they put in stronger shear pins. One of their stronger pins broke within the first 10 minutes of use with 4 inches of powder snow. Clogs easily when it's a wet snow, which is common in the lower Hudson Valley of NYS. Keep debating about switching for a model that doesn't have the center blades facing the other direction but renting a van to get it home and then getting it off the van was hard enough the first time around. Heated handgrips are nice and very easy to start.
Date published: 2024-12-27
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Niaka from
Cub Cadet 3x 26 HD Snowblower
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Awesome machine and extremely easy to use. Easily pull started.
Date published: 2025-12-02
Rated 3 out of
5
by
YouTubeDevotee from
It starts
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought the 26” 3X Cub Cadet 357 snowblower in the fall of 2020. The carburetor was faulty and leaked gas the first day I brought it home. I brought it back to the dealer and they fixed it at no charge except that I had to drive 15 miles one way to the dealer. After several years of only having to replace numerous shear pins in 2024 I had to replace the drive belt. This fall I had to replace the auger drive cable. (FYI: I have a suburban 3 garage-stall driveway and live in Minneapolis.) The most positive aspect of the 3X Cub Cadet is that it starts on the first or second pull every time. I tested the electric start but never have had to use it. The low speed reverse gear barely moves the machine. The pneumatic tires struggle to hold air even and I had to bring one tire assembly back to the dealer to be resealed. That being said, it blows snow very well when it is operational but the fact that it is unreliable I cannot give it more than 3 Stars. Unless you have a device that you can watch YouTube repair videos in the garage I cannot unconditionally recommend this product. If you’re handy, and like to repair “stuff”, then you’ll be satisfied with the CC 3X snowblower.
Date published: 2025-12-10