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Snapper 304R vs Snapper 305X
Verdict: Snapper 304R vs Snapper 305X
The Snapper 304R and the Snapper 305X are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Snapper 305X leads on rated power with 5 hp against 4 hp. Snapper 305X is the newer design (1971 vs 1963). In short: choose the Snapper 305X for outright pulling power, or the Snapper 304R if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Snapper
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Snapper
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
4 hp
5 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
SnapperReference
SnapperReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Power
3.0 kWReference
3.7 kWReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
305X Starter
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manual recoilReference
305XS Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
140 kgReference
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Length
149 cmReference
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Snapper 304R attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
30" Mower deck
Type
friction discReference
friction discReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
76 cmReference
Overall width
86 cmReference
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Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
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Variants
305X
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manual startReference
305XS
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electric startReference
Snapper 305X attachments
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.