Compare/Raven MPV-7100 vs Snapper 281323BVE

Raven MPV-7100 vs Snapper 281323BVE

Verdict: Raven MPV-7100 vs Snapper 281323BVE

The Raven MPV-7100 and the Snapper 281323BVE are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 13 hp. Snapper 281323BVE is the lighter machine (150 kg vs 396 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Raven MPV-7100 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 6.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Raven MPV-7100 is the newer design (2014 vs 2003). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Raven

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Snapper

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

13 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Raven (a part of RATO)Reference

SnapperReference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Variants

7100

red/blackReference

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7100B

blackReference

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7100S

True Timber camoReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

18.9 LReference

6.6 LReference

Displacement

23.31 ciReference

21 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 66 mmReference

87 x 57 mmReference

Power

9.5 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power (gross)

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9.7 kWReference

Dimensions

Weight

396 kgReference

150 kgReference

Front tire

18x8.5-8Reference

11x4.00-4Reference

Rear tire

20x8-10Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

18x8.5-8Reference

11x4.00-4Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x8-10Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Length

215 cmReference

162 cmReference

Width

109 cmReference

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Height

127 cmReference

99 cmReference

Wheelbase

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116 cmReference

Raven MPV-7100 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

46" Mower deck

Type

2-bladeReference

friction discReference

Cutting width

116 cmReference

71 cmReference

Overall width

139 cmReference

81 cmReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Snapper 281323BVE attachments

Attachment overview

28" Mower deck

Cut height

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3 to 10 cmReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.