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Snapper 280812 vs Snapper 30088
Verdict: Snapper 280812 vs Snapper 30088
The Snapper 280812 and the Snapper 30088 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Snapper 280812 is the newer design (1993 vs 1991). 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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Fit & specs
Snapper
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Snapper
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
SnapperReference
SnapperReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.6 LReference
6.6 LReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Displacement
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19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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76 x 70 mmReference
Starter
—
electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
pulleyReference
Snapper 280812 attachments
Attachment overview
28" Mower deck
Type
friction discReference
friction discReference
Cutting width
71 cmReference
76 cmReference
Drive
beltReference
beltReference
Snapper 30088 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
30" Mower deck
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.