Snapper Lawn Mowers - Lawnmower Reviews and Ratings -
Snapper lawn mowers are securely positioned at the premium end of the market. They are constructed from stamped heavy gauge steel and incorporate many unique and innovative features. Owners are generally convinced that nothing compares with the cut they get from their Snapper mowers. They also cost more than the no frills-affordable alternatives found at Wal-Mart or Home Depot, but will also last a lot longer. Hence if you are looking to invest in a mower that will last for decades, a Snapper lawn mower is an option that should be on your short list.
The reputation of Snapper lawn mowers so impressed Briggs & Stratton, it splashed out and bought the company that owned Snapper. Until then the lawn mower engine manufacturer had only limited dealings with end users. It's now in a position to fine tune it's engines in direct response to customer feedback. The symptoms of this include the development of technologies that overcome the hassles of starting gas powered rotaries such as: ReadyStart and Fresh Start. We are also seeing an increasing number of Snapper walk behind mowers equipped with electric starters.
Snapper Walk Behind Lawn Mowers
There are many who would argue that Snapper makes the best self propelled lawn mowers and we think they could be right. In support of the argument the company maintains that it invented the first self propelled rotary mower. When first released in the early 1950's, the so called Snappin' Turtles were an immediate success. Thousands of them were were snapped up by first time home owners obsessed with achieving and maintaining perfectly manicured lawns. As a consequence the push reel mower that had been ubiquitous until that time, was banished to the back of the garden shed.
Snapper lawn mowers have many unique features that account for their trade mark perfect cut. We have listed just a few of the styles below and their associated features :
Hi-Vac models have specially designed decks and blades that generate lots of suction. They effectively hoover lawns as well as being highly efficient bagging, mulching and dispersal machines.
Pivot-N-Go enables users to intuitively control the speed of their Snapper self propelled mower without stopping to make adjustments or running to catch up. The mechanism is integrated into the handles.
Ninja Mulching Mowers are equipped with six high speed cutting blades and a flared deck. Grass cuttings are briefly suspended beneath the dome of the deck, before being cut into minute particles and dispersed.
NXT Series - are unlike any other push lawn mowers. They are electric start lawn mowers that don't require either choking or priming. Furthermore an electronic control enables deck height to be be rapidly adjusted without need for mechanical levers.
Double Wave Blades as found in Snapper push mowers increases the efficiency of mulching, bagging and side discharge. They undergo a treatment that keeps them sharp for longer thus increasing their efficiency.
Snapper Riding Lawn Mowers
If you are not excited by the prospect of walking behind a lawn mower for an hour or two every weekend, it could be time to consider upgrading to a Snapper riding lawn mower. Cost wise they start at about $1,300 for a 28" model with a recoil start and go up to about $2,400 for a 30" model with hydrostatic drive and key start ignition.
One of the most popular options is the Snapper 780078. It's a great alternative to a push lawn mower. It's key features include a 28" blade, Hi-Vac suction and electric key start ignition for circa $1,500.
While they can't turn on a dime with the same agility as a zero turn mower, they are perfectly adequate if you simply need to mow in straight lines or around gentle curves. Similarly if you need to pull a trailer, aerator or other accessory this is not the mower for you. Check out Snapper lawn tractors instead, but be prepared for a bigger investment.
As always the key thing to consider when investing in Snapper lawn mowers, is that they are built to last. Hence buyers can expect to pay a premium over the cost of less durable alternatives.
Snapper Zero Turn Lawn Mowers
If you have an acre or more, tight corners and or an assortment of obstacles to negotiate you are a candidate for a zero turn mower. As an added bonus you should anticipate completing the task of mowing your lawns at least fifty percent quicker than with a walk behind mower. Even the entry level models can get up to 6 mph and swivel around the tightest corners.
The top selling Snapper zero turn mower is the 285Z. It's an entry level mower that will make short work of an acre or less with it's 52" blade. At just under $3,000 it's a bargain. While intended primarily for use by homeowners, it's robust and powerful enough to be the corner stone of a lawn care business during the start-up phase.
Snapper Lawn Tractors
The Snapper NXT2346 is a serious lawn tractor with a 23 HP Briggs and Stratton engine and a 46" inch cutting deck. It has a push button ignition and comprehensive digital dashboard display. The NXT2346 is the Snapper lawn mower for those with a five acre plus yard, who want to ride in comfort, enjoy the convenience of electronic controls and have power to spare. At just under $2,500 from specialist online retailers, it's exceptional value for money.
Summary
The thing that we like best about Snapper lawn mowers is that the manufacturer has decided not to compromise on quality, or attempt to come up with the cheapest lawn mower on the block. Sadly too many manufacturers have gone down that path. It's a condition of doing business with Walmart and others. The upshot is that with the exception of Snapper mowers most of the alternatives are unlikely survive more than a few seasons of use. We would rather spend a few more dollars and get a mower that we will have pride in owning, and then look after it to the best of our ability for a decade or more.
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