3X® 28" IntelliPOWER® Snow Blower
3X™ THREE-STAGE POWER
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31AH5JVBB09
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3X® 28" IntelliPOWER® Snow Blower
3X™ THREE-STAGE POWER
Item#:
31AH5JVBB09
Take down the wall of winter with this 3X 28 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 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.
- 28 in. clearing width and 21 in. intake height is designed to throw snow up to 40 ft. away while clearing up to 12 in. 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® 28" 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 28"
- 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 6.5"
- 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 31AH5JVBB09
Warranty
- Auger Gearbox Warranty 5-year limited
- Residential Warranty 3-year limited residential
- 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
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Quebec Disclosure
CUB CADET® Canada does not guarantee the availability of replacement parts, repair services or information necessary to maintain or repair products subject to and under the meaning of the Quebec Consumer Protection Act, as amended by Bill 29.
CUB CADETMD Canada ne garantit pas la disponibilité de pièces de rechange, de services de réparation ou de renseignements nécessaires à l’entretien ou à la réparation de produits assujettis à la Loi sur la protection du consommateur du Québec, telle que modifiée par le projet de loi 29.
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MAINTENANCE
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How to Prepare Your Snow Blower for Winter
MAINTENANCE
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Maintenance Schedule & Tips
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Snow Thrower Safety Tips
SAFETY
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Model | Manual | Form Number | |
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| 31AH5JVBB09 | 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 1 out of
5
by
3xhater from
Not worth the money
Bought this thing a couple of years ago and it was a love - hate relationship from the beginning. Now it is simply a hate thing in which I will buy something different for next winter. The quality of the machine is great and I will be buying another Cub Cadet but it will be a 2 stage as the 3 stage always plugs up horribly in wet or heavy snow. In my experience the auger and front impellor thing do not get along well to work together. Also the blower is probably too small and the chute is way too small of a diameter to get that wet snow through it quickly. This causes the blockages in my opinion. Very disappointing.
Date published: 2025-05-19
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Fred558 from
Poorly designed snowblower
This is a terrible snowblower. 1- It's underpowered, if the snow level is halfway up the intake chute the engine is labouring so much I have to slow right to a crawl. I could easily handle more snow with my old 2 stage yardman. 2- the augers amd impellers are poorly designed because they don't integrate well....there are too big spaces between the two so snow gets hung up there. Also it plugs up much too easy because of that. 3- it's poorly balanced....I have to push down on the handle bars way too much to lift the front end. 4- the steering assist is useless and requires way too much effort to turn this heavy machine. Sorry, but I'm very disappointed 😞
Date published: 2026-01-05
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Kerry from
Horrible
Don’t purchase this !!!! I’m a windowed mom. I save up to buy this machine, 3 stage because I live in Innisfil. Since the day purchased it clogs constantly. The only snow it works on is snow I’m able to shovel ! What the use of that. And since purchase (3 years ago) every yet it need servicing. I do everything I’m supposed to, I’ve had a blower before and wish I never got rid of it… but I wanted an “upgrade”. With today’s storm it clogged so much (sheer pins all intact) my neighbour had to use his blower so I could get out….. DONT buy this!!! I’m almost $3000 in the hole. I’m so upset.
Date published: 2025-11-30
Rated 1 out of
5
by
ScammedBuyer from
Horrible, absolutely trash
This thing clogs at the thought of anything wet/heavy. It's such a poor design and is infuriating to use. I cannot express how much of a horrible piece of trash this thing is. Should be illegal to sell this in wet snow areas. There isn't enough wax/spray in the world to keep this thing throwing. Absolutely horrible
Date published: 2026-02-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jack Bush from
Cub Cadet 26 3X
Purchased this blower in November 2024, extremely pleased with it. We get harsh winters with a lot of heavy water laden snow and so far it exceeds my expectations. Previously owned a Honda HS928 for 10 years, nice machine, worked great but eventually needed major repairs. To buy a new replacement Honda was very expensive.
Date published: 2025-12-05
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Outdoorsman rob from
Awesome snowblower
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I made awesome investment purchasing this snowblower because it's easy to start. Easy-to-use and user-friendly as well. The snowblower has more powerful engine than I expected from this model. It can snow at 50 plus feet and strong powerful track with awesome power steering. It reminds me of the snowblower my father had when I was growing up. I have no problems or complaints but complements about this beast of machine. Keep up the good work!!!
Date published: 2025-12-11
Rated 4 out of
5
by
BigEd from
3X 28 in 357 cc
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased my 3x in 2016. The first time using my 3x I wasn't sure what to expect. I ended up throwing the snow on my neighbor's roof. It does struggle when there is 1 to 2 inches of snow. For that I learned that going in notch 3 helps quite a lot. My only gripe is even in reverse 2 it is slow. Heated grips a plus, power steering a huge plus. We had an 16 storm one year My son needed his driveway cleared. When I arrived he had 1 shovel path from garage to street. He said it took 25 minutes to shovel. It took me less than 5 minutes to clear the same length pass. Driveway was 70 feet by 12, plus a double wide parking spot. The look on his face was disbelief. He went and bought a 357 same as mine but 2 inches narrower. We both now do several driveways and store fronts.
Date published: 2026-01-17
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Upset 3x 38 owner from
Garbage!
This machine is a clogging nightmare.
Impossible NOT to clogging on any wet heavy snow. Even on powdery snow there is some clogging but on heavy wet snow it will clogging 3, 4,5 times per session. The attached shovel will be your best friend.
In addition, I have never gotten the distance they claim, this unit can throw snow. Lucky if you get 6 feet. Flawed design, there are gaps between the impeller and the housing, which fills with snow and impedes the ability to throw any decent distance.
I see on YouTube there are impeller kits to fix it but who want to do that on a high end blower? Poor DESIGN
The design is totally flawed. The 3X stage is a nightmare. Pushes all the snow into a tiny opening, which fills up with wet snow hence the clogging
I've owned lots of Cub Products including my tractor ( which I love)
Talked into buying the 3x by the salesman b4cause he said it will move snow faster, better for a gravel driveway. All BS.
Cub knows it, all you need to do is see reviews here , on YouTube, etc . The word is out on the 3x series and its not good.
My unit is less than 2 years old, has less than 20 hours and I'm looking to get rid of it.
Will have to take a loss and trade it in for an Ariens. I don't trust Cub anymore
UPSET
Date published: 2026-01-18