Compare/Snapper 28086 vs Snapper M280817B SR828

Snapper 28086 vs Snapper M280817B SR828

Verdict: Snapper 28086 vs Snapper M280817B SR828

The Snapper 28086 and the Snapper M280817B SR828 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Snapper M280817B SR828 holds more fuel (6.6 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Snapper M280817B SR828 is the newer design (1998 vs 1987). 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

Snapper

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Snapper

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

8 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SnapperReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

4.7 LReference

6.6 LReference

Power (gross)

6.0 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Displacement

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19.44 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

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76 x 70 mmReference

Power

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6.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

dual dry elementReference

Starter type

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manual recoilReference

Oil capacity

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1.1 LReference

Transmission

Gears

5 forward and reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Front tire

10.5x4.1-4Reference

4.10x3.50Reference

Rear tire

16x6.5-8Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

10.5x4.1-4Reference

4.10x3.50Reference

Lawn/turf rear

16x6.5-8Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Weight

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130 kgReference

Snapper 28086 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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28" Mower deck

Type

friction discReference

Cutting width

71 cmReference

Cut height

2 to 10 cmReference

3 to 10 cmReference

Cut positions

6Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

—

independentReference

Clutch

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manualReference

Snapper M280817B attachments

Attachment overview

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.