Snapper GT600
The Snapper GT600 is a tractor produced by Snapper Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 952 cc 58.1 ci engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 27 hp / 20.1 kW. Transmission: Tuff Torq K-92. Drive type: 4x4 4WD. Operating weight: 690 lbs 312 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 27 hp / 20.1 kW
Drive & Traction
4x4 4WD
Fuel & Capacities
5.5 gal
20.8 L
Transmission
Tuff Torq K-92
Operating Weight
690 lbs
312 kg
Overview
 | 2007 - 2010
Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Snapper (a part of Briggs & Stratton) |
Garden tractor | |
Original price was $12,095 in 2009 | |
Variants | |
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SGT2754 | 54-inch deck |
SGT2760 | 60-inch deck |
SGT2772 | 72-inch deck |
Legacy XL 27D | similar Simplicity model |
Snapper GT600 Engine | |
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27HP Vanguard 952cc 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 5.5 gal
20.8 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Snapper GT600 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x4 4WD |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station with 18-inch high back seat. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Pressure | 300 psi
20.7 bar |
Pump flow | 5 gpm
18.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I (limited) |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 300 lbs
136 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 58.5 inches
148 cm |
Weight | 1131 lbs
513 kg |
Front tire | 18x8.50-8 |
Rear tire | 26x12.00-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 40 |
Battery CCA | 500 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual GT600 Series (1733761) published in 2007 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 952 cc / 58.1 ci Diesel
Manufacturer | Vanguard 582447 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inline |
Displacement | 952 cc
58.1 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.83x3.07 inches
72 x 78 mm |
Power (gross) | 27 hp
20.1 kW |
Pre-heating | glow plugs |
Compression | 24:1 |
Torque | 44 lb-ft
59.7 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 3.2 qts
3.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Tuff Torq K-92
Transmission | Tuff Torq K-92 |
Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil type | Type F ATF |
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Type F ATF |
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Dimensions
Snapper GT600 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 18x8.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 26x12.00-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 58.5 inches
148 cm |
Length | 81 inches
205 cm |
Width | 44.75 inches
113 cm |
Height | 51 inches
129 cm |
Weight | 1131 lbs
513 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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54" mid-mount mower deck | |
60" mid-mount mower deck | |
72" mid-mount mower deck | |
Front-end loader | |
Backhoe | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
Kwik-Way Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Kwik-Way Backhoe |
Weight | 690 lbs
312 kg |
Bucket width | 9 inches
22 cm |
2-Foot flat digging depth | 78 inches
198 cm |
Reach from pivot | 123 inches
312 cm |
Loading height | 84 inches
213 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 147° |
Swing Arc | 151° |
Photos
Snapper GT600 tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Snapper Lawn Tractors Snapper GT600 based on its 27 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 5 ft (60 in)1.5 m | Medium Duty | Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm | Medium Duty | Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Snapper Lawn Tractors Snapper GT600.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 3.9 hrs
Approximately 3.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (5.5 gal / 20.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.4 gal/hr (5.3 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Snapper Lawn Tractors Snapper GT600 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Snapper Lawn Tractors Snapper GT600.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)27 hp
Kilowatts (kW)20.1 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)27.4 PS
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