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Snapper 2550 vs Snapper 304R
Verdict: Snapper 2550 vs Snapper 304R
The Snapper 2550 and the Snapper 304R are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Snapper 2550 leads on rated power with 5 hp against 4 hp. Snapper 2550 is the newer design (1978 vs 1963). In short: choose the Snapper 2550 for outright pulling power, or the Snapper 304R if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Snapper
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Snapper
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
5 hp
4 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
SnapperReference
SnapperReference
Image courtesy of Darin PalmerReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
1.9 LReference
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Power (gross)
3.7 kWReference
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Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Power
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3.0 kWReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Front tire
4.10/3.50-4Reference
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Rear tire
16x4.80-8Reference
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Lawn/turf front
4.10/3.50-4Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
16x4.80-8Reference
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Length
157 cmReference
149 cmReference
Height
96 cmReference
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Weight
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140 kgReference
Snapper 2550 attachments
25" Mower deck
Type
fiction discReference
friction discReference
Cutting width
63 cmReference
76 cmReference
Snapper 304R attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
30" Mower deck
Overall width
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86 cmReference
Cut height
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2 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.