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Snapper 1855

Snapper 1855 tractor
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The Snapper 1855 is a garden tractor produced from 1979 to 1984 by Snapper in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. It features an 18 hp Onan B48M 781cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin design. The tractor uses an Eaton 11 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds in 2 ranges. It has a wheelbase of 52 inches, weighs between 860 and 950 pounds depending on variant, and rides on 18x8.50-8 front and 23x12.00-12 rear lawn/turf tires. The 1855 offers two-wheel drive, manual steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station. Optional features include a rear hitch and PTO. Attachments available include a 54" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. The Snapper 1855 is related to the Snapper 1650 model.
Snapper 1855garden tractorOnan B48M engineEaton 11 transmissionhydrostaticlawn tractormower decksnowblowerblade18 hp
Power18 hp
Founded54" deck
Model1855

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Snapper 1855

Power

Power (gross):18 hp (13.4 kW)

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Onan B48M
Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin
Starter:electric
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Fuel tank:3.5 gal (13.2 L)
Bore/Stroke:3.25x2.875 inches (83 x 73 mm)
Displacement:781 cc (47.7 ci)
Oil capacity:2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross):18 hp (13.4 kW)
Starter volts:12

Variants

1855:similar Massey Ferguson model
1855A:hitch and PTO

Dimensions

Width:45.5 inches (115 cm)
Length:78 inches (198 cm)
Rear tire:23x12.00-12
Wheelbase:52 inches (132 cm)
Front axle:Steel
Front tire:18x8.50-8
Rear tread:33.5 inches (85 cm)
Front tread:32 inches (81 cm)
Weight 1855:860 lbs (390 kg)
Weight 1855A:950 lbs (430 kg)
Height (steering wheel):48 inches (121 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Disc brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Garden tractor
Built in:Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Years made:1979 - 1984
Manufacturer:Snapper

Attachments

Note:Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.
Blade:54 inches (137 cm) width, front-mount
Snowblower:48 inches (121 cm) width, front-mount
54" mid-mount mower deck:54 inches (137 cm) cutting width, 3-blade, mid-mount Snapper

Transmission

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Oil capacity:5 qts (4.7 L)
Transmission:Eaton 11

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:0 Optional
Rear lift (at ends):650 lbs (294 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electric
Rear PTO:independent Optional
Front PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:2000

Related Models

Snapper 1650

Model:1650