Cub Cadet 3X (30″) TRAC Three-Stage Snow Blower

Wheels give way to a track undercarriage on this 30-inch 3X, intended to keep the machine planted when snow gets deep or the surface turns to ice. A 420cc engine drives the three-stage clearing behind it.

Tracks at this width

A 30-inch three-stage deck is heavy, and tracks spread that weight out rather than concentrating it under tires, which matters on slopes or deep, icy snow. Each handle carries its own steering trigger, and the drivetrain's gear box, heavy-duty cast-aluminum, takes power off a friction disc.

Lighting and comfort

Heated handgrips, an overhead crank chute control, and an LED lightbar with headlights support long, low-light sessions, with electric start standard.

Repositioning without driving forward

Among the three-stage machines at this width, a tracked model like this one takes more muscle to drag sideways or backward than a wheeled unit does when the engine is off, so starting it up before moving it into a new spot is generally the easier approach, rather than fighting the tracks across a flat driveway by hand.

How does this compare to other 30-inch three-stage models? Tracks instead of wheels; other versions at this width use tires with a standard drive, or use hydrostatic drive instead.

What size engine does it run? A 420cc engine, the larger of the two engine sizes used across this three-stage range.

Tank, model, coverage? 1.25 gallons, model 31AH7EVZ710, 3-year consumer warranty, new.

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