Snapper lawn tractors
Snapper 3081
The Snapper 3081 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1974 to 1978 as part of the Comet Series. It features an 8 hp engine option from Briggs & Stratton or Tecumseh, a 5-speed friction disc transmission with 1 reverse gear, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The mower includes a 30-inch mid-mount mower deck with 7 cut positions and weighs between 334 and 371 pounds depending on the model variant. It runs on a 12-volt electrical system with a negative ground.
Power8 hp
Founded30" deck
Model3081
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Snapper 3081
Tires
| Rear tire | 16x6.50-8 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 4.10/3.50-4 |
Engine
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm) |
| 3081 Starter | manual recoil |
| Displacement | 318 cc (19.44 ci) |
| 3081S Starter | electric |
| 3081W Starter | manual recoil |
| Power (gross) | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| 3081WS Starter | electric |
| Engine options | 8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline, 8HP Tecumseh 1-cyl gasoline |
| Tecumseh engine | gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Tecumseh Power (gross) | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Briggs & Stratton model | 190702 |
Dimensions
| Height | 38 inches (96 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 62 inches (157 cm) |
| Weight 3081 | 334 lbs (151 kg) |
| Weight 3081S | 371 lbs (168 kg) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Type | Riding lawn mower |
|---|---|
| Series | Comet Series |
| Original price | $615 in 1975 |
| Years produced | 1974 - 1978 |
Attachments
| Blades | 1-blade |
|---|---|
| Cut height | 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| Mower deck | 30" mid-mount Snapper |
| Cut positions | 7 |
| Cutting width | 30 inches (76 cm) |
| Overall width | 42 inches (106 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | friction disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |