Snapper lawn tractors

Snapper 2681

The Snapper 2681 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1974 to 1978 as part of the Comet Series. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder gasoline engine with a 1.25 gallon fuel tank. The mower uses a 5-speed friction disc transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear. It has two-wheel drive and manual steering with an open operator station. The mower weighs between 314 and 351 pounds depending on the model variant. Tires are lawn/turf type with sizes 4.10/3.50-4 front and 16x4.80-8 rear. The Snapper 2681 can be equipped with a 26-inch mid-mount mower deck with 7 cut positions and a cut height range of 1 to 4 inches. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power8 hp
Founded26" deck
Model2681

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Snapper 2681

Engine
Power8 hp (6.0 kW)
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Engine model8HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline
Starter 2681manual recoil
Starter 2681Selectric
Starter volts12
Engine detailsBriggs & Stratton, gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
Dimensions
Height38 inches (96 cm)
Length62 inches (157 cm)
Rear tire16x4.80-8
Front tire4.10/3.50-4
Weight 2681314 lbs (142 kg)
Weight 2681S351 lbs (159 kg)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeRiding lawn mower
SeriesComet Series
Years made1974 - 1978
Original price$575 in 1975
Attachments
Mower deck26" mid-mount mower deck
Transmission
Typefriction disc
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Attachment details
Typemid-mount Snapper
Blade1-blade
Cut height1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
Cut positions7
Cutting width26 inches (66 cm)
Overall width38 inches (96 cm)