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Snapper LT155H42BBV vs Snapper LT160H38
Verdict: Snapper LT155H42BBV vs Snapper LT160H38
The Snapper LT155H42BBV and the Snapper LT160H38 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Snapper LT155H42BBV is the lighter machine (185 kg vs 229 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Snapper LT160H38 is the newer design (2003 vs 1995). 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
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
SnapperReference
SnapperReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
26.53 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
87 x 73 mmReference
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Power
11.6 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
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Power (gross)
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11.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff-Torq K55Reference
Tuff Torq K-46Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
124 cmReference
Weight
185 kgReference
229 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x5.50-6Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x5.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Length
167 cmReference
162 cmReference
Height
99 cmReference
99 cmReference
Width
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124 cmReference
Snapper LT155H42BBV attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
3Reference
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Battery CCA
165Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
96 cmReference
Overall width
116 cmReference
124 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 9 cmReference
3 to 9 cmReference
Cut positions
6Reference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Snapper LT160H38 attachments
38" 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.