Cub Cadet 2X (24″) 243cc Two-Stage Snow Blower

The 2X 24 moves up to two-stage clearing, with a 243cc OHV 4-cycle engine, a 24-inch width, and 15-inch X-Trac tires sized for grip on packed or icy snow rather than bare pavement.

How it steers and drives

Steering is trigger-controlled at each handle, pivoting one wheel at a time rather than the whole machine, while engine power reaches a heavy-duty cast-aluminum gear box by way of a friction disc built for regular two-stage use.

Chute and visibility

An overhead crank adjusts chute direction by hand, and dual LED headlights cover early starts or late finishes in low light. Electric start is standard, so there's no pull cord on cold mornings.

Matching width to the job

A 24-inch deck suits a single-car driveway or a short walkway well; measure a wider driveway first rather than assuming this width will clear it in as few passes as a larger two-stage machine would, since a narrower deck simply needs more trips back and forth.

What are the tires for? Traction in snow and ice, sized at 15 inches, more aggressive than a standard wheel.

What powers the chute? An overhead crank turned by hand, not a powered motor, so aiming the chute takes a moment longer than on a joystick-equipped model.

Tank, model, coverage? .5 gallons, model 31AM5CVR710, 3-year consumer warranty, new.

What colour is it? It comes in the factory yellow and black finish.