Troy-Bilt Storm 2425 vs Cub Cadet 2X 24 IntelliPOWER
Quick take: The Cub Cadet 2X 24 IntelliPOWER costs $30 less.
| Spec | Troy-Bilt Storm 2425 | Cub Cadet 2X 24 IntelliPOWER |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,229 | $1,199 |
| Rating | — | 4.1★ (381) |
| Type | Two-Stage Gas | Two-Stage Gas |
| Power | 208cc Troy-Bilt 270-XU OHV | 243cc Cub Cadet 875-W0 IntelliPOWER OHV |
| Clearing Width | 24" | 24" |
| Intake Height | 20" | 21" |
| Throw Distance | up to 40 ft | up to 40 ft |
| Weight | 208 lb | 250 lb |
| Starting | 120V electric + recoil | 120V electric + recoil |
| Heated Grips | No | No |
| Drive & Handling | 6 forward / 2 reverse friction-disc drive with Just One Hand operation — you can hold the drive lever and still work the center-mount crank chute or the dashboard remote pitch lever with the other hand. No trigger steering, so end-of-run turns take some muscle. | 6 forward / 2 reverse friction-disc drive with trigger-controlled power steering on both grips — squeeze a finger and it pivots at the end of a run instead of muscling it around. Chute is an overhead crank (200 degrees in 2.5 turns) with a single-lever remote pitch control. |
| Warranty | 3-year residential, lifetime chute | 3-year residential, 5-year auger gearbox |
Pros & cons
Troy-Bilt Storm 2425
- ✓Among the lowest prices for a name-brand 24-inch two-stage
- ✓Just One Hand design keeps both chute controls reachable mid-pass
- ✓Electric start plus recoil is dependable in the cold
- ✓At 208 lb it is easy to handle and store for a two-stage
- ✓Serrated 12-inch steel augers self-feed into crusted snow
- ✓X-Trac 15-inch tires grip acceptably without chains
- ✗208cc engine is undersized for wet snow at full 24-inch width
- ✗No trigger power steering — turning takes real effort
- ✗No headlight or heated grips at this price
- ✗MTD friction-disc gearing: first gear still fast for deep snow
- ✗20-inch intake is shallower than Cub Cadet's 21-inch equivalents
Cub Cadet 2X 24 IntelliPOWER
- ✓Trigger power steering makes end-of-driveway pivots nearly effortless
- ✓IntelliPOWER 243cc engine holds RPM in wet snow better than old carbureted HPs
- ✓Throws snow a legitimate 30-40 feet in cold, dry conditions
- ✓21-inch intake height is class-leading at this price
- ✓5-year limited auger gearbox warranty on top of 3-year coverage
- ✓X-Trac 15-inch tires grip well without chains on packed snow
- ✗Carburetor is prone to gumming; owners report seasonal carb maintenance
- ✗MTD build quality — more plastic in the chute assembly than an Ariens
- ✗No heated grips at $1,200
- ✗24-inch width means more passes on 3+ car driveways
- ✗Friction-disc first gear is still faster than ideal for heavy wet snow