The Snapper 308X is a riding lawn mower introduced in 1972 as part of the Comet Series. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled vertical shaft. The transmission is a 5-speed friction disc with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive and manual steering with an open operator station. The rear tires are sized 16x6.50-8. Attachments include a 30-inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade.