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Snapper 3081 vs Snapper M280817B SR828

Verdict: Snapper 3081 vs Snapper M280817B SR828

The Snapper 3081 and the Snapper M280817B SR828 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Snapper M280817B SR828 is the lighter machine (130 kg vs 334 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Snapper M280817B SR828 holds more fuel (6.6 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Snapper M280817B SR828 is the newer design (1998 vs 1974). 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 3081 Lawn Tractor
Snapper
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Snapper M280817B SR828 Lawn Tractor
Snapper
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
SnapperReference
SnapperReference
Image courtesy of Chris MammengaReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
6.6 LReference
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
3081 Starter
manual recoilReference
3081S Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
3081W Starter
manual recoilReference
3081WS Starter
electricReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
Oil capacity
1.1 LReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
334 to 371 poundsReference
130 kgReference
Front tire
4.10/3.50-4Reference
4.10x3.50Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.10/3.50-4Reference
4.10x3.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Length
157 cmReference
Height
96 cmReference
3081 Weight
151 kgReference
3081S Weight
168 kgReference
Snapper 3081 attachments
3081 Serial Numbers
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
30" Mower deck
Type
friction discReference
friction discReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
71 cmReference
Overall width
106 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
7Reference
6Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
Snapper M280817B attachments
Attachment overview
28" 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.

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