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Snapper LT18538 vs Snapper ST1842
Verdict: Snapper LT18538 vs Snapper ST1842
The Snapper LT18538 and the Snapper ST1842 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 19 hp. Snapper LT18538 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Snapper ST1842 is the newer design (2014 vs 2006). 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
19 hp
19 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
5.7 LReference
Displacement
30.63 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
91 x 78 mmReference
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Power (gross)
13.8 kWReference
13.8 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
mechanicalReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
127 cmReference
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Weight
208 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
20x8.00-8Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8.00-8Reference
20x8Reference
Length
180 cmReference
175 cmReference
Width
93 cmReference
127 cmReference
Height
111 cmReference
106 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
2 to 10 cmReference
Snapper ST1842 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cut positions
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6Reference
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.