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Snapper LT12D

Snapper LT12D tractor
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The Snapper LT12D is a lawn tractor produced from 1990 to 1991. It features a 12 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start. The transmission is a belt-driven disc type with 6 forward and 1 reverse gear, using a Snapper variable disc drive with 6 notched speed settings. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It includes a mid PTO that is independent with a manual clutch. Tires are 15x6.00-6 front and 18x6.50-8 or 18x8.50-8 rear depending on deck size. Attachments include 33-inch and 41-inch mid-mount mower decks with manual lift and right discharge. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. The LT12D was a more basic model succeeding the earlier LT12 and was offered alongside the related LT14H model.
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ModelLT12D

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Snapper LT12D

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 280707
Notes:Some sources indicate that a Tecumseh engine was also available on the LT12D.
Power:12 hp (8.9 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke:3.44x3.06 inches (87 x 78 mm)
Displacement:465 cc (28.4 ci)
Starter volts:12

Variants

LT12D33:33-inch deck
LT12D41:41-inch deck

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Notes:The earlier Snapper model LT12 (Series 0 to 3) became the YT12 in 1989. The new LT12D was a more basic model with vertical-shaft engine, belt drive, and single-speed rear axle.
Category:Lawn tractor
Manufacturer:Snapper
Original price:$1,800 (1991 Briggs 33), $1,900 (1991 Briggs 41)
Years produced:1990 - 1991

Attachments

33" mid-mount mower deck:33 inches (83 cm), 1-blade, manual lift, right-discharge
41" mid-mount mower deck:41 inches (104 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, right-discharge

Transmission

Type:belt-driven disc
Gears:6 forward and 1 reverse
Notes:Snapper variable disc drive with 6 notched speed settings.

Dimensions & Tires

Rear tire:18x6.50-8 (33), 18x8.50-8 (41)
Front tire:15x6.00-6

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:manual
Mid PTO:independent

Related Models

Snapper LT14H

Model:LT14H