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Snapper YT12

The Snapper YT12 is a lawn tractor produced from 1989 to 1990. It features a 12.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, a 12-speed shaft-driven disc transmission with 12 forward and 2 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a 48-inch wheelbase and lawn/turf tires sized 15x6.00-6 front and 21x7.00-10 rear. It includes an independent front PTO with an electro-magnetic clutch. Attachments available include 33-inch and 41-inch mid-mount mower decks and a 42-inch front-mount blade. The operator station is open, and the tractor uses mechanical band brakes.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Snapper YT12

Tires

Rear tire:21x7.00-10
Front tire:15x6.00-6

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 404437
Power:12.5 hp (9.3 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin
Starter:electric
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Fuel tank:1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Bore/Stroke:3.44x2.16 inches (87 x 55 mm)
Displacement:655 cc (40 ci)
Starter volts:12

Variants

YT1233:33-inch deck
YT1241:41-inch deck

Dimensions

Wheelbase:48 inches (121 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical band brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Lawn tractor
Manufacturer:Snapper
Years produced:1989 - 1990

Attachments

Blade:42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount, manual-lift
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:shaft-driven disc
Gears:12 forward and 2 reverse
Description:Snapper variable disc drive with 6 notched speed settings and two geared ranges

Serial Numbers

Location:Serial number decal on the rear fender deck of the tractor, behind the seat.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electro-magnetic
Front PTO:independent

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