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Snapper LT145H38DBV LE1438H vs Snapper LT145H38HBV
Verdict: Snapper LT145H38DBV LE1438H vs Snapper LT145H38HBV
The Snapper LT145H38DBV LE1438H and the Snapper LT145H38HBV are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. Snapper LT145H38DBV LE1438H is the lighter machine (182 kg vs 184 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Snapper LT145H38HBV is the newer design (2002 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
15 hp
15 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
7.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
87 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
10.8 kWReference
10.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dual elementReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K55Reference
Tuff Torq K-46Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Weight
182 kgReference
184 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
18x7.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
18x7.00-8Reference
Snapper LT145H38DBV attachments
LT145H38DBV Serial Numbers
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
3Reference
3Reference
Battery CCA
165Reference
220Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
96 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 9 cmReference
3 to 9 cmReference
Cut positions
6Reference
6Reference
Snapper LT145H38HBV 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.