Lawn Tractor · 1989 Unverified Snapper YT16 Snapper YT16 — Lawn tractor · 16 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
The Snapper YT16 is a lawn tractor with a rated output of 16 hp, positioning it centrally within its class for power. Produced between 1989 and 1990, it features a 2-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine. The engine is connected to a 12-speed gearbox, which drives two wheels. The YT16 is suited for areas of approximately 200 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Catalogue coverageRichest spec table
42 rows
Transmissions
12-speed disc
Production years
1989-1990
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OverviewManufacturer Snapper Reference
Lawn tractor Reference
Two-wheel drive Reference
Manual steering Reference
Mechanical band brakes Reference
Open operator station. Reference
VariantsYT1633 33-inch deck Reference
YT1641 41-inch deck Reference
YT1648 48-inch deck Reference
Engine16HP Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cyl gasoline Reference
Fuel tank 4.7 L Reference
Briggs & Stratton 402437 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 11.9 kW Reference
Starter electric Reference
Starter volts 12 Reference
Transmission12-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
PTO & HydraulicsFront PTO independent Reference
Clutch electro-magnetic Reference
DimensionsWheelbase 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
Snapper YT16 attachments33" mid-mount mower deck Reference
41" mid-mount mower deck Reference
48" mid-mount mower deck Reference
blade Reference
YT16 Serial NumbersLocation: Serial number decal on the rear fender deck of the tractor, behind the seat. Reference
ElectricalGround negative Reference
Battery volts 12 Reference
Attachment overview33" mid-mount mower deck Reference
41" mid-mount mower deck Reference
48" 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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