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Cub Cadet 2X 26" IntelliPOWER Snow Blower vs Greenworks 80V 24" Two-Stage Cordless Snow Blower
Which should you buy? Here's the honest call, pulled from our full The Best Snow Blowers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
For sheer capability in the worst winters, the gas two-stage Cub Cadet 2X 26" is the machine that never gives up. If you'd rather skip gas entirely and your snow is moderate, the Greenworks 80V two-stage delivers nearly the same clearing power quietly and maintenance-free.
Cub Cadet 2X 26" IntelliPOWER Snow Blower
Buy itA do-everything gas two-stage that eats deep, wet, end-of-driveway snow for breakfast.
- Two-stage design throws heavy, wet snow and plow piles that stop smaller machines cold
- Self-propelled with multiple speeds and power steering, so a 26-inch swath still feels manageable
- IntelliPOWER engine with electric start fires up reliably in deep cold
- Handles gravel and uneven surfaces thanks to adjustable skid shoes and raised auger
- Big and heavy to store and maneuver in a tight garage
- Gas, oil, and fuel-stabilizer upkeep every season, plus fumes and noise
Greenworks 80V 24" Two-Stage Cordless Snow Blower
Buy itTwo-stage clearing power without a drop of gas, and it's quiet enough to run before sunrise.
- Real two-stage auger and impeller clear deeper, heavier snow than any single-stage electric
- Push-button start every time with no gas, oil, spark plugs, or winterizing
- Self-propelled with power steer and bright LED headlights for early-morning clearing
- Runs quiet with zero exhaust, so you can clear a walkway without waking the block
- One of the priciest options once you factor in the two batteries and charger
- Runtime is finite per charge, so very large driveways may need a battery swap or a mid-job recharge
Side by side
| Cub Cadet 2X 26" IntelliPOWER Snow Blower | Greenworks 80V 24" Two-Stage Cordless Snow Blower | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Homeowners in real snow country with long or wide driveways who want one machine that never taps out. | Suburban homeowners with moderate-to-heavy snow who want two-stage muscle without engine maintenance. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$$$ · flagship |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Cub Cadet 2X 26" IntelliPOWER Snow Blower - A do-everything gas two-stage that eats deep, wet, end-of-driveway snow for breakfast. Choose the Greenworks 80V 24" Two-Stage Cordless Snow Blower instead if suburban homeowners with moderate-to-heavy snow who want two-stage muscle without engine maintenance.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Snow Blowers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).