Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I'm looking into picking up one of these older Toro single stage snowblowers.  I believe both of these models have the Suzuki 2 stroke engine.  Other than that, I don't know much about them.  Can anyone fill me in on their differences?  Also, what kind of issues are these machines are known for and how to look for signs of problems. 

I just scored a decent 1995 CCR2000E that was on the side of the road waiting for the trash man. Scooped it up yesterday and am already getting it cleaned up. It looks like it was left outside for a bit but it runs and has a new scrapper blade and the impeller blades still have a plenty of meat left on them. I through some fresh fuel and Seafoam in their yesterday and it was doing a good job of clearing out the carbon. I had to stop as it was getting too late to keep her running and it's still a little too early this morning to fire it up again. Off to get some replacement nuts and bolts a new spark plug and maybe a fuel filter if I can find the right one. Free is a good thing!

I own a Suzuki powered CCR3000 that is 5 HP.  I bought it 3 years ago, for only $40, in like new condition, from a church (who decided to use a contractor instead).  I can't answer your question about the differences (since I never owned a CCR2000).  I can vouch for how stout the CCR3000 is. I have handled snow up to 13", here in Michigan with ease. It also goes through the end of drive build up that with a little effort.

When I saw how well the CCR3000 worked, I sold both my single stage snapper snowblower and my Gravely with the "snow cannon" attachment.  One was too light duty, one was overkill and too heavy.  Now my wife can clear the driveway and hang the CCR3000 on the storage hook. Keep you eyes out for craigslist and ebay.  Spring and summer are the best times to look (when no one is thinking snowblowers - and folks tend to move and sell their mowers and snowblowers).

Man, you guys luck out scoring these cheap CCR's

I think I'll have to be patient to score a good CCR3000 for cheap.  There's a lot of CCR2000, only 1 CCR3000, prices ranging from $300 up to $450!  Geez!  These $400 units are usually sold by fix them up mechanics touting Suzuki engines.  :)  At that price, I'd rather have a brand new Toro 221QR, Suzuki or not.