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Snapper 281222BE vs Snapper 301216BE SR1230
Verdict: Snapper 281222BE vs Snapper 301216BE SR1230
The Snapper 281222BE and the Snapper 301216BE SR1230 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Snapper 281222BE is the lighter machine (156 kg vs 160 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Snapper 281222BE is the newer design (2003 vs 1997). 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
SnapperReference
SnapperReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.6 LReference
6.6 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
87 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dual elementReference
dual dry elementReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
1.4 LReference
Power
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8.9 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Dimensions
Weight
156 kgReference
160 kgReference
Front tire
4.10x4Reference
4.10x3.50Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.10x4Reference
4.10x3.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Snapper 281222BE attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
3Reference
3Reference
Battery CCA
140Reference
140Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
28" Mower deck
Type
friction discReference
friction discReference
Cutting width
71 cmReference
76 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
5Reference
6Reference
Snapper 301216BE attachments
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.