Snapper lawn tractors
Snapper 304R
The Snapper 304R is a riding lawn mower produced from 1963 to 1965 as part of the Comet Series. It features a 4 hp Briggs & Stratton single-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled vertical shaft design. The transmission is a 5-speed friction disc with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear. The mower has a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It weighs 310 lbs and measures 59 inches in length. Attachments include a 30-inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade, offering a cutting width of 30 inches and adjustable cut height from 1 to 4 inches. Electrical system uses a 12-volt battery with negative ground.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Snapper 304R
Engine
| Power | 4 hp (3.0 kW) |
|---|---|
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Length | 59 inches (149 cm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 310 lbs (140 kg) |
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 |
| Years made | 1963 - 1965 |
| Original price | $370 in 1965 |
Attachments
| Type | mid-mount Snapper |
|---|---|
| Blades | 1-blade |
| Cut height | 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| Mower deck | 30" mid-mount mower deck |
| Cutting width | 30 inches (76 cm) |
| Overall width | 34 inches (86 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | friction disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |