Snapper lawn tractors
Snapper 2880
The Snapper 2880 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1976 to 1979 as part of the Comet Series. It was built in McDonough, Georgia, USA, and originally priced at $775 in 1977. The 2880 features an 8 hp gasoline air-cooled vertical-shaft engine with manual recoil and optional electric start. It has a 5-speed fiction disc transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear, two-wheel drive, and manual steering. The mower has an open operator station and rides on lawn/turf tires sized 4.10/3.50-4 front and 16x4.80-8 rear. Dimensions are 62 inches in length and 38 inches in height. Attachments include a 28-inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade. Electrical system uses a 12-volt battery with negative ground.
Power8 hp
Founded28" deck
Model2880
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Snapper 2880
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Starter | manual recoil, electric Optional |
| Power (gross) | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| 2880WS | electric start |
|---|
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Riding lawn mower |
|---|---|
| Series | Comet Series |
| Built in | McDonough, Georgia, USA |
| Original price | $775 in 1977 |
| Years produced | 1976 - 1979 |
Attachments
| Type | mid-mount Snapper |
|---|---|
| Blades | 1-blade |
| Cutting width | 28 inches (71 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | fiction disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 38 inches (96 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 62 inches (157 cm) |
| Rear tire | 16x4.80-8 |
| Front tire | 4.10/3.50-4 |