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Snapper 281222BE vs Snapper 301223BVE
Verdict: Snapper 281222BE vs Snapper 301223BVE
The Snapper 281222BE and the Snapper 301223BVE are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Snapper 301223BVE is the newer design (2004 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
SnapperReference
Snapper (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.6 LReference
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Displacement
28.4 ciReference
21 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
85 x 57 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual elementReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
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Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Weight
156 kgReference
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Front tire
4.10x4Reference
11x4.00-4Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.10x4Reference
11x4.00-4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Snapper 281222BE attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
3Reference
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Battery CCA
140Reference
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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
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Cut positions
5Reference
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Snapper 301223BVE 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.