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Snapper 281223BVE vs Snapper 301222BE
Verdict: Snapper 281223BVE vs Snapper 301222BE
The Snapper 281223BVE and the Snapper 301222BE are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Snapper 281223BVE 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
Snapper (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference
SnapperReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
21 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
85 x 57 mmReference
87 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
—
6.6 LReference
Air cleaner
—
dual elementReference
Oil capacity
—
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
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
Weight
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160 kgReference
Snapper 281223BVE attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
—
3Reference
Battery CCA
—
140Reference
28" Mower deck
Type
friction discReference
friction discReference
Cutting width
71 cmReference
76 cmReference
Snapper 301222BE attachments
Attachment overview
30" Mower deck
Cut height
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3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
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5Reference
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.