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Snapper LT18538 vs Snapper SPX 2042
Verdict: Snapper LT18538 vs Snapper SPX 2042
The Snapper LT18538 and the Snapper SPX 2042 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Snapper SPX 2042 leads on rated power with 20 hp against 19 hp. Snapper SPX 2042 is the newer design (2012 vs 2006). In short: choose the Snapper SPX 2042 for outright pulling power, or the Snapper LT18538 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
19 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Snapper (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference
Snapper (a part of Briggs & Stratton)Reference
Image courtesy of Sorin LungociReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Original price
$2,150 (2007 )Reference
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Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
13.2 LReference
Displacement
30.63 ciReference
33 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 78 mmReference
94 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.8 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K-46Reference
Hydro-Gear T2Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
127 cmReference
127 cmReference
Weight
208 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8.00-8Reference
20x8.0-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8.00-8Reference
20x8.0-8Reference
Length
180 cmReference
180 cmReference
Width
93 cmReference
132 cmReference
Height
111 cmReference
114 cmReference
Front axle
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Cast ironReference
Snapper LT18538 attachments
LT18538 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
230Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Snapper SPX 2042 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cut positions
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7Reference
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.