Litheli 40V 21" Snow Blower
#5 in Single-stageFull review
For budget buyers with short paved driveways who want a wide path and long runtime for little money. Expect less throw and support than the big brands.
Amazon $299.99$299.99
The Litheli 40V 21" Snow Blower is the better snow blower overall, rated 3.7 to 3.3. The Litheli 40V 21" Snow Blower leads on value. The Cub Cadet 1X 21 LHP wins on intake and throw. The Litheli 40V 21" Snow Blower costs $599.01 less ($299.99 vs $899).
Cub Cadet 1X 21 LHP
#12 in Single-stageFull review
A single stage with handy dash chute control and a headlight for paved driveways and walks in moderate snow. The Toro 721 E throws farther for less.
Cub Cadet $899$899
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Litheli 40V 21" Snow Blower for value ($14.29 per inch of width ($299.99 with batteries and charger, 21 in) vs $42.81 per inch of width ($899, 21 in)).
- Choose the Cub Cadet 1X 21 LHP for intake (13 in intake height vs 12 in intake height) and throw (throws snow up to 25 ft vs throws snow up to 20 ft).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every single-stage snow blower; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Litheli 40V 21" Snow Blower | Cub Cadet 1X 21 LHP |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 89 $14.29 per inch of width ($299.99 with batteries and charger, 21 in) | 16 $42.81 per inch of width ($899, 21 in) |
| Width 20% | 83 21 in clearing width | 83 21 in clearing width |
| Throw 15% | 0 throws snow up to 20 ft | 25 throws snow up to 25 ft |
| Intake 15% | 67 12 in intake height | 100 13 in intake height |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Litheli 40V 21" Snow Blower | Cub Cadet 1X 21 LHP | |
|---|---|---|
| Clearing | ||
| Stage | Single-stage | Single-stage |
| Clearing width | 21 in | 21 in |
| Intake height | 12 in | 13 in |
| Throw distance | 20 ft | 25 ft |
| Chute control | - | Crank or lever at the handle |
| Power | ||
| Power | Battery | Gas |
| Engine or battery | 40 V, 16 Ah of battery | 208 cc (208cc OHV) |
| Battery energy | 320 Wh | - |
| Battery included | Yes | - |
| Electric start | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Drive | Push (auger assisted) | Push (auger assisted) |
| Headlight | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |
| Battery warranty | 1 year | - |