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Snapper 28088 vs Snapper 8HP36 Big Snapper
Verdict: Snapper 28088 vs Snapper 8HP36 Big Snapper
The Snapper 28088 and the Snapper 8HP36 Big Snapper 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 is the newer design (1991 vs 1954). 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-shaftReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.6 LReference
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Displacement
19.44 ciReference
23 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Power
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6.0 kWReference
Starter type
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite 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
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Attachment overview
28" Mower deck
Type
friction discReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
71 cmReference
91 cmReference
Drive
beltReference
3x1 1WDReference
Variants
8HP36-S
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electric startReference
Dimensions
Weight
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272 kgReference
Front tire
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4.10/3.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
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4.10/3.50-6Reference
Snapper 8HP36 attachments
36" Mower deck
Cut height
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1 to 15 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.