FINALLY! A Cub Cadet Trac video that shows its raw power! I love my C/C Trac! This thing is a beast! Just a hint though. Always spray your snow blower-well with silicon so the snow doesn't stick. It's much more efficient!
Traitor.......😜 I actually think NOTHING beats an Ariens (unless you're spending $4-5k on a Honda). I'm 7 seasons into my CC Track...I like it. Not in love with it. It certainly gets the job done, but not without a little aggravation and muscle. (I think its horribly underpowered) If I were to ever swap it out, I would absolutely get the Ariens 28" Sho Trac.
Great review. I’ve been torn between yours and arians pro. Will have to go wheeled model. It’s for a camp and the snow might sit a week or 3. Packed and frozen and deep in the maine woods. Still torn but you did a great job. Thank you
@@SmoknJaysGaragehas the trac wheels, the part inside the track that makes it turn broken on you? Ours have and the problem is there are plastic and are $45 for a new one! Have you had any of these problems?
I thought long and hard on the tracks and larger motor but local place didn't have any of the larger motors or EFI. Love my Cub Cadet what a really great machine
The tracked machines stay down in front better in heavy deep packed or plowed snow. Wheeled machines tend to climb up the snow instead of eating straight through it. Tracks are less maneuverable but save you a lot of work in the deep stuff.
In packed, chunky snow (i.e. the end of the driveway after the snow plow) it seemed to help a little. Otherwise, I didn't notice any real advantages of the 3rd stage.
Really didn’t see any real advantage of the 3 stage on hard packed? If you still feel this way. I think an ariens Pro or platinum model I’ll go with. My initial choice but a lot of my snow will sit and become solid until I get too it. Thank you
@@wtcmedic911 pay a local plow boy 10 bucks to hit the end of your driveway on his way by and only deal with the fresh fallen stuff. All he has to do is drop his blade and scoop straight across the end in one pass if he knows what he's doing. Maybe 2 passes if it's a wide driveway.
@@SmoknJaysGarage thanks this proves I wasn't seeing things. I just found your snowblower on Craigslist for 900. What do you think. It's it worth it? Thanks for the quick reply.
Would the tracks be easier to handle than tires? I have this blower and for me, it’s tough to wrangle..female 125lbs 5’3. Thinking of trading in for something lighter but good enough to handle Michigan UP winters….thanks
A tire machine is going to be lighter. But tracks will almost always have better traction than wheels, even wheels with chains. So a tire machine will probably be a little easier to maneuver, but the trade off is that you're going to have to manually maneuver it a lot more than the track machine.
@@SmoknJaysGarage thanks, yeah, plus’s and minus’s. Thx for your feedback. Chains will help perhaps so I thin’ I should just stick with the lighter machine (w/out tracks)…
Stay with tracks. They eat straight through the heavy packed snow much better than wheeled machines. Wheels let the machine pivot backward too easily and that cause the front of the snow blower to lift up and climb the snow instead of staying down and biting straight through. Tracks are harder to turn but save you a lot of work when it comes to actually moving the snow.
@@jamesnm21 Thanks, I wish I could own both for different types of snow. So far this year the cub with tires that I have has worked great, still getting used to it all but it’s been good overall. However, it has been light snow to work with, so, I’ve been lucky. When it becomes super wet heavy, I ma6 be in trouble, we will see. Thanks again
@@SmoknJaysGarage man it is way bigger then my ariens compact 24”... my dad bought it from me and I went into debt for the upgrade 😆 and the headlights are a big bonus I had to tape a dang flashlight to it when dark
@SmoknJaysGarage and yet it can actually throw snow, and it's tracks don't fall off, and it actually starts when it's cold. The extra dollars can be seen in action My cc couldn't even throw the snow over my planter walls. Weak and frustrating is my cub cadet experience.
@SmoknJaysGarage if you call that throwing snow.... mine would wold be a fight to start in 15 degree weather and that 3rd stage does nothing like it's advertised to do. Got a honda hss1332, and by comparison, there is no comparison. But honda definitely make you pay for the performance..but the extra dollars are well worth it.
@youtubecantsaveallthesnowf8601 yes, I call that throwing snow. I mostly have the shoot pointing down because I don't need to throw it back in the road. If the Honda is so much better, why do you keep watching videos on the Club Cadet? Sounds like you miss it 🤷
Well I like the tracks. Compared to my previous wheel machine, tracks are absolutely superior. And I haven't found one cheaper since buying, so idk why you think I overpaid. Maybe stupid comments make you feel tough??
FINALLY! A Cub Cadet Trac video that shows its raw power! I love my C/C Trac! This thing is a beast! Just a hint though. Always spray your snow blower-well with silicon so the snow doesn't stick. It's much more efficient!
good review. straight to the stuff we need to know. no yammering.
420cc engine is no joke, my Ariens 28" professional alpine has a 420cc on it. Stay warm 🍻
That thing is a beast
Traded my old Cub Cadet track drive for a new Ariens Professional Alpine series with Rapid Tracks and Hydro can't wait for the first huge snow!
Traitor.......😜 I actually think NOTHING beats an Ariens (unless you're spending $4-5k on a Honda). I'm 7 seasons into my CC Track...I like it. Not in love with it. It certainly gets the job done, but not without a little aggravation and muscle. (I think its horribly underpowered) If I were to ever swap it out, I would absolutely get the Ariens 28" Sho Trac.
Great review. I’ve been torn between yours and arians pro. Will have to go wheeled model. It’s for a camp and the snow might sit a week or 3. Packed and frozen and deep in the maine woods. Still torn but you did a great job. Thank you
I'm very happy with my Club Cadet, even after 4yrs. But I've also heard good things about the Arians. Tough choice.
@@SmoknJaysGaragehas the trac wheels, the part inside the track that makes it turn broken on you? Ours have and the problem is there are plastic and are $45 for a new one! Have you had any of these problems?
Roush pickup, nice
I thought long and hard on the tracks and larger motor but local place didn't have any of the larger motors or EFI. Love my Cub Cadet what a really great machine
The tracked machines stay down in front better in heavy deep packed or plowed snow. Wheeled machines tend to climb up the snow instead of eating straight through it. Tracks are less maneuverable but save you a lot of work in the deep stuff.
Speeds 5 and 6 on snowblowers are really just the transport speed for when your done. Good call not using those speeds for blowing snow.
Thanks for your time.
The end of the driveway snow and Ice that blocks everything is why I bought the Cub Cadet.
Thanks.
Tracks win in heavy deep stubborn snow.
Where are you Jay,
Time to take the boat out, i just got a 210sx
Congratulations!
Boat will be out soon. Just getting a little bit of work done to it. I expect it to done Monday May 1st
@@SmoknJaysGarage thanks bud, i will be picking up my boat next friday
Do you find the 3 stage to be of any real benefit vs a 2 stage blower?
In packed, chunky snow (i.e. the end of the driveway after the snow plow) it seemed to help a little. Otherwise, I didn't notice any real advantages of the 3rd stage.
@@SmoknJaysGarage many 2 stage snowblowers (the better ones) offer serrated augers that help with the chunky berm the city snow plow leaves.
@@bwillan this one does have the serrated edges as well.
Really didn’t see any real advantage of the 3 stage on hard packed? If you still feel this way. I think an ariens Pro or platinum model I’ll go with. My initial choice but a lot of my snow will sit and become solid until I get too it. Thank you
@@wtcmedic911 pay a local plow boy 10 bucks to hit the end of your driveway on his way by and only deal with the fresh fallen stuff. All he has to do is drop his blade and scoop straight across the end in one pass if he knows what he's doing. Maybe 2 passes if it's a wide driveway.
Do you really have a DeWalt flag? Nice review.
Yes, yes I really do
@@SmoknJaysGarage thanks this proves I wasn't seeing things. I just found your snowblower on Craigslist for 900. What do you think. It's it worth it? Thanks for the quick reply.
@@dshudson as long as there's nothing wrong with it, that's a good deal. I still love mine.
Is Club Cadet like the Harbor Freight version of Cub Cadet?.....
I'm not sure I understand that question... no, Cub Cadet is nothing like harbor freight.
@@SmoknJaysGarage you called it club cadet. Its Cud Cadet. A lot of people say Club when its Cub.
@Mike-cb7gt now I understand your question.... my bad, you're right I did say "club".
Would the tracks be easier to handle than tires? I have this blower and for me, it’s tough to wrangle..female 125lbs 5’3. Thinking of trading in for something lighter but good enough to handle Michigan UP winters….thanks
A tire machine is going to be lighter. But tracks will almost always have better traction than wheels, even wheels with chains. So a tire machine will probably be a little easier to maneuver, but the trade off is that you're going to have to manually maneuver it a lot more than the track machine.
@@SmoknJaysGarage thanks, yeah, plus’s and minus’s. Thx for your feedback. Chains will help perhaps so I thin’ I should just stick with the lighter machine (w/out tracks)…
This would a good machine for someone of your size and stature. ua-cam.com/video/R_pANI8mvjA/v-deo.html
Stay with tracks. They eat straight through the heavy packed snow much better than wheeled machines. Wheels let the machine pivot backward too easily and that cause the front of the snow blower to lift up and climb the snow instead of staying down and biting straight through. Tracks are harder to turn but save you a lot of work when it comes to actually moving the snow.
@@jamesnm21 Thanks, I wish I could own both for different types of snow. So far this year the cub with tires that I have has worked great, still getting used to it all but it’s been good overall. However, it has been light snow to work with, so, I’ve been lucky. When it becomes super wet heavy, I ma6 be in trouble, we will see. Thanks again
I’d love to compare my Honda hss1332 to this machine
Keep the Honda lol. It will still be running in 20 years and have resale value whenever you decide you're too old to be wrangling a snow blower.
Just bought one today lol
Congrats! Hopefully you like it as much as I like mine.
@@SmoknJaysGarage man it is way bigger then my ariens compact 24”... my dad bought it from me and I went into debt for the upgrade 😆 and the headlights are a big bonus I had to tape a dang flashlight to it when dark
Bought the same unit...sold it 2 months later.
You can't beat a honda.
The Honda has smaller tracks, a smaller motor, and costs $1000 more. That's the Club Cadet was the right choice for me.
@SmoknJaysGarage and yet it can actually throw snow, and it's tracks don't fall off, and it actually starts when it's cold. The extra dollars can be seen in action
My cc couldn't even throw the snow over my planter walls. Weak and frustrating is my cub cadet experience.
@@youtubecantsaveallthesnowf8601 mine throws the snow fine, starts first pull in -0 weather, and the track never fell off
@SmoknJaysGarage if you call that throwing snow.... mine would wold be a fight to start in 15 degree weather and that 3rd stage does nothing like it's advertised to do. Got a honda hss1332, and by comparison, there is no comparison. But honda definitely make you pay for the performance..but the extra dollars are well worth it.
@youtubecantsaveallthesnowf8601 yes, I call that throwing snow. I mostly have the shoot pointing down because I don't need to throw it back in the road.
If the Honda is so much better, why do you keep watching videos on the Club Cadet? Sounds like you miss it 🤷
Give me a Zaugg Snow Beast.
Never even heard of them
i have 28" 3X and 356cc engine. i don't like the 3x i prefer 2x. But the 420cc engine is the best. :P
What don't you like about the 3rd stage? This is the first 3 stage I've ever had, but I seems to chop up the packed snow a little better
I posted two videos of almost the same Snowblower from the Westside of the state
I just watched them both. Nice job. Sounds like they have at least 2 happy customers.
It's ok. Honda is significantly better. And would be cheaper to own after you consider the re-sale value.
Bro, WHY are you screaming?
You think that's screaming? 🤔
That's just talking above the noise so you can hear.
Meh
You overpaid. Its very heavy and the tracks offer no real advantage. A lighter less complicated machine works just as well.
Well I like the tracks. Compared to my previous wheel machine, tracks are absolutely superior. And I haven't found one cheaper since buying, so idk why you think I overpaid. Maybe stupid comments make you feel tough??