All you knowledgeable 2 stroke, Single Stage Snowblower users - time to check in.
I was looking for a powerful single stage snowblower that could handle 8 - 14" of Michigan snow. My 20 year old 3 HP Snapper is just overmatched most years. As a result, I have to use my trusty shovel and strong back! I have a fairly long double wide paved driveway. I needed something that could store in a small area, clear down to the pavement and be a better match for the end of the drive plow buildup. I found a old single stage Toro CCR 3000 with a 5HP Suzuki engine (9 year old?) for cheap. It had been sitting in storage for a number of years and was not barely scratched.
I saw on an old post on another forum the following Horsepower ratings given out by a Toro customer service rep:
Engine / Gross HP / Net HP / Torque
Toro R tek 6.5 / 4 @4000rpm / 6 ft/lbs@ 2800 rpm
3650 (Lawn
Boy Duratec)
Snow Commander 6.5 / 4.2@3000 / 6.4 ft/lbs@ 2600rpm
(Lawn Boy Dura-
tec)
Suzuki CCR 5 / 5 @ 3700 rpm / no listing
3000 (Commercial
Engine? - accord-
ing to a dealer)
I found this pretty interesting. EPA regulations apparently took a bite out the net HP, according to the customer rep.
Question:
Some of you have used this old 2 cycle engine in its Lawn Mower variation. Is it really this powerful in the real world? I own the Lawn Boy 6.5 hp Duraforce powered lawn mower and I was surprised at these figures. So my question to you guys are:
1) Anyone experienced with this Suzuki engine?
2) If not, can anyone make a Single Stage snowblower recommendation? I have heard that Ariens makes a 7 hp Single Stage.
I was looking for a powerful single stage snowblower that could handle 8 - 14" of Michigan snow. My 20 year old 3 HP Snapper is just overmatched most years. As a result, I have to use my trusty shovel and strong back! I have a fairly long double wide paved driveway. I needed something that could store in a small area, clear down to the pavement and be a better match for the end of the drive plow buildup. I found a old single stage Toro CCR 3000 with a 5HP Suzuki engine (9 year old?) for cheap. It had been sitting in storage for a number of years and was not barely scratched.
I saw on an old post on another forum the following Horsepower ratings given out by a Toro customer service rep:
Engine / Gross HP / Net HP / Torque
Toro R tek 6.5 / 4 @4000rpm / 6 ft/lbs@ 2800 rpm
3650 (Lawn
Boy Duratec)
Snow Commander 6.5 / 4.2@3000 / 6.4 ft/lbs@ 2600rpm
(Lawn Boy Dura-
tec)
Suzuki CCR 5 / 5 @ 3700 rpm / no listing
3000 (Commercial
Engine? - accord-
ing to a dealer)
I found this pretty interesting. EPA regulations apparently took a bite out the net HP, according to the customer rep.
Question:
Some of you have used this old 2 cycle engine in its Lawn Mower variation. Is it really this powerful in the real world? I own the Lawn Boy 6.5 hp Duraforce powered lawn mower and I was surprised at these figures. So my question to you guys are:
1) Anyone experienced with this Suzuki engine?
2) If not, can anyone make a Single Stage snowblower recommendation? I have heard that Ariens makes a 7 hp Single Stage.