Snapper YT12
The Snapper YT12 is a tractor produced by Snapper Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 655 cc 40 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 12.5 hp / 9.3 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 2 reverse.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 12.5 hp / 9.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.25 gal
4.7 L
Transmission
12 forward and 2 reverse
Overview
![]() | 1989 - 1990
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Snapper |
Lawn tractor | |
Variants | |
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YT1233 | 33-inch deck |
YT1241 | 41-inch deck |
Snapper YT12 Engine | |
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12.5HP Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.25 gal
4.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
Snapper YT12 Transmission | |
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12-speed disc | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Mechanical band brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-magnetic |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 48 inches
121 cm |
Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Rear tire | 21x7.00-10 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Rear engine riding mowers published in 1990, by Snapper |
Engine
Engine Detail — 655 cc / 40 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 404437 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin |
Displacement | 655 cc
40 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.44x2.16 inches
87 x 55 mm |
Power | 12.5 hp
9.3 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Snapper YT12 Engine | |
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Image courtesy of Mark Ridley |
Transmission
Transmission — 12 forward and 2 reverse shaft-driven disc
Type | shaft-driven disc |
Gears | 12 forward and 2 reverse |
Snapper variable disc drive with 6 notched speed settings and two geared ranges. | |
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Dimensions
Snapper YT12 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 21x7.00-10 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 48 inches
121 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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33" mid-mount mower deck | |
41" mid-mount mower deck | |
Blade |
Photos
Snapper Lawn Tractors Snapper YT12 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Snapper Lawn Tractors Snapper YT12.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)9.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.7 PS
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