How to Pick the Perfect 3-Stage Snow Blower
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Features
Grade
Semi-Pro
Style
Three Stage
Clearing
26" Wide
Intake
21" Height
Surface
Unpaved
Area
Large
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- 357cc Cub Cadet OHV 4-Cycle Engine
- Electric start - just press a button and off you go
- Powers through the toughest winter conditions
- No mixing of gas and oil
- Innovative 3-Stage System
- Up to 50% more throughput than a 2-stage snow blower
- The heavy duty steel auger gathers and moves snow to the center
- New induction accelerator chops up & pushes snow to the impeller
- High performance 4-blade impeller throws snow out discharge chute
- Ideal for clearing what city plows leave at the end of your drive
- Single-Hand Joystick Deflector Control
- Change direction and pitch of chute from operator position
- Features 190 degree crank chute rotation and remote pitch control
- Hi-Arc steel chute
- Zero Turn Posi-Steer
- Fingertip trigger control allows effortless single-hand turns
- Large 16 inch X-Trac tires offer superior traction
- Cool Blue
- Rust resistant, non-marking, and reversible
- NEW Dual LED Head Lights
- Superior illumination in the darkest of winter nights
- NEW Heated Hand Grips
- Enhanced red heated hand grips offer a more comfortable, soft-touch grip
- Extension Cord Not Included - Sold Separately
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Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including Carbon monoxide which is known to the State of California to cause Developmental Harm, and Gasoline engine exhaust (condensates/extracts) which is known to the State of California to cause Cancer
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm..
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Specifications
31AH5DVA710
Engine
Engine Brand
Cub Cadet OHV
Electric Start
Yes
Engine Type
4-Cycle OHV
CC
357 CCs
Starting System
120-Volt Electric /w Recoil
Fuel Tank
1.25 Gallons
Auger Housing / Chute Control
Stage Type
Three-Stage
Auger Diameter
12 Inches
Impeller Diameter
12 Inches
Profile
Steel 4-Blade
Auger Material
Serrated Steel
Chute Rotation
Lever
Turning Radius
190 degrees
Clearing Width
26 Inches
Intake Height
21 Inches
Drive System
Drive
All Wheel Posi-Traction
Steering
Handle-Mounted Triggers
Gear Case
Aluminum
Reverse Speeds
2 Reverse
Tire Type
X-Trac
Tire Size
16" x 5"
Forward Speeds
6 Forward
Options
Drift Cutters
Sold Separately
Front Weights
Sold Separately
Hand Warmers
Yes
Headlights
Yes
Headlight Type
LED
Interlocking Controls
Yes
Remote Deflector Controls
Yes
Skid Shoes
Included - Reversible
Overview
Weight
270 Pounds
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
Commercial Warranty
1 Year
Product Length
48.25 Inches
Product Width
28.75 Inches
Product Height
34.0 Inches
Power Type
Gas
UPC
043033580811
Additional Model Numbers
3526SWE, 31AH5DVA710
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I was researching the cub cadet snow blowers on cub cadets site, and found they offer what is called an HD version. The snow blower you have listed here is not the HD version, is that correct? And if this is not the HD version, do you have the HD version for purchase?
Chris D.
from Kentucky
September 19, 2015
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Chris - the Cub Cadet 3526SWE we are selling is the standard model. The "HD" version of this snow blower can only be purchased from a local Cub Cadet dealer.
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Is the 3526SWE made in the USA?
Bernie Durfee
from New York
September 19, 2015
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Bernie - yes, the Cub Cadet 3526SWE is made in the U.S.
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How difficult is it to assemble?
Wayne K.
from New Jersey
August 08, 2015
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This is about as easy as it comes. After the unit is out of the crate. The handle bars need to be pulled into their upright position, tighten down the bolts/wingnuts and then attach the chute and chute rod and you are in business. These units come with oil already in them (Always check, just in case), add fuel and you are good to go.
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Does this machine have shear pins for the auger and third stage?
Bob Bartelson
from Massachusetts
December 03, 2014
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Bob - yes, the Cub Cadet 3526SWE uses the same OEM-738-04124 shear pins as the Cub Cadet two-stage models do: shear pins
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Is this machine at least 10 horse power to handle heavy wet snow
Reg
from New Hampshire
November 28, 2014
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Reg - there is no true conversion from cc's to HP. But the 357cc engine in the Cub Cadet 3526SWE is roughly equal to 11 HP
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Who makes this engine.? Is it made in the United States?
Mark
from Missouri
October 26, 2014
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Mark - Cub Cadet builds their own engines. They are manufactured in China.
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I JUST PURCHASED A 3 STAGE 26" CUB CADET SNOW BLOWER AND WANT TO KNOW IF CUB CADET MAKES CHAINS FOR IT MY DRIVE IS QUITE STEEP.
JOHN JOPPIE
from Michigan
October 21, 2014
Answer
John - the Cub Cadet 3526SWE has a 15" x 5" tire. We sell a set of Toro #107-3813 tire chains that will work just fine on a Cub Cadet if you need chains: tire chains
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The Specs indicate it comes with heated hand grips. Is this a change from last season?
Mike
from New York
September 13, 2014
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Mike - yes, Cub Cadet added heated hand grips as a standard feature on this years 3X models
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Do these drift cutters work with Cub Cadet (26") 357cc Three-Stage Snow Blower or do they already come with this machine?
Kim Marino
from Colorado
December 12, 2013
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Kim - you are correct. The Cub Cadet 26" three-stage model would use the OEM-390-679 drift cutters. The three-stage models do not come with drift cutters.
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What is better steel or polymer chute with wet snow?
Don Bachman
from Michigan
November 23, 2013
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Don - you will find people who like steel and people who like polymer when it comes to dealing with wet snow. My preference is for the polymer chute when dealing with wet snow, but either way, you'll most likely need to treat the discharge chute with a non-stick spray to fully prevent wet snow from sticking inside the discharge chute.
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Bob,
How will this machine perform on an unpaved drive?
Al Openshaw
from Minnesota
November 09, 2013
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Hello Al,
The Cub Cadet (26") 357cc Three-Stage Snow Blower is designed to clear the heaviest of snow on even unpaved surfaces. As you lower the skid shoes, it will raise the auger so that you are not forcing rocks through the impeller as well.
If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Thank you and have a great day!
The Cub Cadet (26") 357cc Three-Stage Snow Blower is designed to clear the heaviest of snow on even unpaved surfaces. As you lower the skid shoes, it will raise the auger so that you are not forcing rocks through the impeller as well.
If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Thank you and have a great day!
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