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Snapper 2811524BV vs Snapper 281222BE
Verdict: Snapper 2811524BV vs Snapper 281222BE
The Snapper 2811524BV and the Snapper 281222BE are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Snapper 2811524BV is the lighter machine (136 kg vs 156 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Snapper 2811524BV is the newer design (2011 vs 2003). 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
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Snapper (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference
SnapperReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.6 LReference
6.6 LReference
Displacement
21 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 57 mmReference
87 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.6 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Air cleaner
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dual elementReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Oil capacity
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1.4 LReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
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Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
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Weight
136 kgReference
156 kgReference
Front tire
11x4.00-4Reference
4.10x4Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-4Reference
4.10x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Length
162 cmReference
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Snapper 2811524BV attachments
28" Mower deck
Type
friction discReference
friction discReference
Cutting width
71 cmReference
71 cmReference
Overall width
81 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
5Reference
5Reference
Snapper 281222BE attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging amps
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3Reference
Battery CCA
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140Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
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.