· 1986 Unverified Snapper LT12 Snapper LT12 — Lawn tractor · 13 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
The Snapper LT12 is a lawn tractor with a rated power of 13 hp, positioned within the mid-range of its class. Manufactured between 1986 and 1988, the LT12 features a 2-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, paired with two-wheel drive and a 12-speed gearbox. It is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres. Detailed specifications for the LT12 are provided below.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Richest spec table
44 rows
Transmissions
12-speed disc
Production years
1986-1988
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Manufacturer Snapper Reference
Lawn tractor Reference
Two-wheel drive Reference
Manual steering Reference
Mechanical band brakes Reference
Open operator station. Reference
LT1233 33-inch deck Reference
LT1241 41-inch deck Reference
12.5HP Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cyl gasoline Reference
Fuel tank 4.7 L Reference
Briggs & Stratton 404437 Reference
gasoline Reference
2-cylinder Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin Reference
Displacement 40 ci Reference
Bore/Stroke 87 x 55 mm Reference
Power 9.3 kW Reference
Starter electric Reference
Starter volts 12 Reference
12-speed disc Reference
Type shaft-driven disc Reference
Gears 12 forward and 2 reverse Reference
Snapper variable disc drive with 6 notched speed settings and two geared ranges. Reference
1 Range shift Reference
2 Differential Reference
3 Axle shaft Reference
4 Drive Disc Reference
5 Driven Disc Reference
Front PTO independent Reference
Clutch electro-magnetic Reference
Wheelbase 121 cm Reference
Front tire 15x6.00-6 Reference
Rear tire 21x7.00-10 Reference
Lawn/turf front 15x6.00-6 Reference
Lawn/turf rear 21x7.00-10 Reference
33" mid-mount mower deck Reference
41" mid-mount mower deck Reference
blade Reference
Location: Serial number decal on the rear fender deck of the tractor, behind the seat. Reference
Ground negative Reference
Battery volts 12 Reference
33" mid-mount mower deck Reference
41" mid-mount mower deck Reference
Blade Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
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