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.