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Snapper LT2042 vs Snapper ST1842
Verdict: Snapper LT2042 vs Snapper ST1842
The Snapper LT2042 and the Snapper ST1842 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Snapper LT2042 leads on rated power with 20 hp against 19 hp. Snapper LT2042 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Snapper ST1842 is the newer design (2014 vs 2006). In short: choose the Snapper LT2042 for outright pulling power, or the Snapper ST1842 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
20 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
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical shaftReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
5.7 LReference
Power (gross)
14.9 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
224 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 LT2042 attachments
LT2042 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
230Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
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6Reference
Snapper ST1842 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.