Snapper lawn tractors
Snapper 8HP36 Big Snapper
The Snapper 8HP36 Big Snapper is a riding lawn mower produced from 1954 to 1962 by Snapper in McDonough, Georgia, USA. It features an 8 hp Wisconsin AEN gasoline engine with a 376 cc displacement and a belt-driven CVT transmission offering infinite forward speeds and one reverse. The mower has a manual steering system, a 3x1 1WD drive, and an open operator station. It weighs 600 lbs and rides on 4.10/3.50-6 front tires. Optional electric start was available in the 8HP36-S variant. Attachments include a 36-inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade and adjustable cutting height from 0.75 to 6 inches.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Snapper 8HP36 Big Snapper
Engine
| Model | Wisconsin AEN |
|---|---|
| Power | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.00x3.25 inches (76 x 83 mm) |
| Displacement | 376 cc (23 ci) |
| Starter type | manual recoil, electric Optional |
Variants
| 8HP36-S | electric start |
|---|
Dimensions
| Weight | 600 lbs (272 kg) |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 4.10/3.50-6 |
Mechanical
| Drive | 3x1 1WD |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Riding lawn mower |
|---|---|
| Built in | McDonough, Georgia, USA |
| Years made | 1954 - 1962 |
| Original price | $765 in 1956 |
Attachments
| Type | mid-mount Snapper |
|---|---|
| Blades | 1-blade |
| Cut height | 0.75 to 6 inch (1 to 15 cm) |
| Cutting width | 36 inches (91 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven CVT |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and 1 reverse |