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Snapper 28088 vs Snapper 3081
Verdict: Snapper 28088 vs Snapper 3081
The Snapper 28088 and the Snapper 3081 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Snapper 28088 holds more fuel (6.6 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Snapper 28088 is the newer design (1991 vs 1974). 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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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-shaftReference
Image courtesy of Chris MammengaReference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.6 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
3081 Starter
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manual recoilReference
3081S Starter
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electricReference
3081W Starter
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manual recoilReference
3081WS Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
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Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Snapper 28088 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
28" Mower deck
Type
friction discReference
friction discReference
Cutting width
71 cmReference
76 cmReference
Drive
beltReference
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Dimensions
Weight
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334 to 371 poundsReference
Front tire
—
4.10/3.50-4Reference
Rear tire
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16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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4.10/3.50-4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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16x6.50-8Reference
Length
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157 cmReference
Height
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96 cmReference
3081 Weight
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151 kgReference
3081S Weight
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168 kgReference
Snapper 3081 attachments
3081 Serial Numbers
30" Mower deck
Overall width
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106 cmReference
Cut height
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2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
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7Reference
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.