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Snapper LT160H38 vs Snapper LT160H42CBV
Verdict: Snapper LT160H38 vs Snapper LT160H42CBV
The Snapper LT160H38 and the Snapper LT160H42CBV are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Snapper LT160H38 is the newer design (2003 vs 1996). 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-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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87 x 78 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.7 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K-46Reference
Tuff Torq K50Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
—
independentReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
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Weight
229 kgReference
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Front tire
15x5.50-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x5.50-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Length
162 cmReference
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Width
124 cmReference
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Height
99 cmReference
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Snapper LT160H38 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
106 cmReference
Overall width
124 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 9 cmReference
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Snapper LT160H42CBV attachments
Attachment overview
42" 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.