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Features
- 17.5HP/500cc Briggs & Stratton Intek OHV Engine
- Overhead valve design (OHV) with electric start
- Sealed Battery Included-No Acid Required
- Runs cooler and cleaner delivering more power
- Disc Drive Transmission
- Sealed differential and 5-speed on-the-go shifting
- Eliminates complicated clutches
- Provides easy forward/reverse drives
- 33-Inch, 3-In-1 Mower Deck
- Side discharge, mulch or bag your grass clippings
- 14-gauge stamped steel
- Easy to use 5-position height of cut adjustment
- Snapper HI-VAC Deck Design
- Patented, roll-lip deck for unmatched performance
- Literally sweeps your lawn clean of clippings
- Solid Steel Frame
- Pivots and adjusts to lawn contours for a smooth cut every time
- Quick Response Steering
- Tight 28-inch turning radius for easy maneuvering
- Stand On End Capability Provides Quick & Easy Storage
Specifications
7800787
Engine
Engine Brand
Briggs & Stratton Intek
Starting System
12-Volt Key Start w/ Recoil
Engine Cycle
4-Cycle
HP
17.5 HP
CC
500 CCs
Fuel Tank Size
1.75 Gallons
Engine Cylinders
1 Cylinder
Oil Filter
No
Consumer Engine Warranty
2 Years
Motor
Battery Included
Included
Overview
Weight
365 Pounds
Consumer Warranty
2 Years
Product Length
65.0 Inches
Product Width
38.0 Inches
Product Height
29.0 Inches
Deck
Cutting Options
3-in-1 (Side-Discharge/Bag/Mulch)
Deck Material
14-Gauge
Deck Construction
Stamped
Blades
1 Blade
Deck Positions
5 Positions
Cutting Width
33 Inches
Cutting Height
1.5-4.0 Inches
Deck Lift System
Manual Hand Operated
Deck Drive
Belt
Drive
Speeds
5 Speeds
Maximum Speed
4.6 MPH
Maximum Reverse Speed
1.9 MPH
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheels
Transmission Type
Manual
Drive System
Disc-O-Matic
Accessories
Rear Bagger
Sold Separately
Engine Guard
No
Seat Type
Mid Back
Hour Meter
Sold Separately
Arm Rests
No
Front Bumper
No
Trailer Hitch
Included
Mulcher Kit
Sold Separately
Headlights
No
Wheels
Front Tire Size
11 x 4 Inch
Front Axle
Stamped Steel
Rear Tire Size
16 x 6.5 Inch
Tire Type
Pneumatic Wheels
Reviews
(7)
Snapper 7800787 Reviews & Ratings
Rear Engine Snapper, 33" ,42" And 21" Walk Behind
By Atlas D.
Georgia
Review Posted 06/22/2022
Reliable, best grooming mower ever produced, set high standards for all other mfg. I still own 6 riders and
7 21" S.P. walk behind. I was a dealer.
7 21" S.P. walk behind. I was a dealer.
Atlas D. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
4/5
5/5
4/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Price, Id Buy It Again, Easy To Store
Cons:
None
Excellent
By Jim
Saint Simons Island, Georgia
Purchased 10/14/2012 |
Review Posted 11/05/2012
Easy to order, excellent response, fast delivery, prompt service and easy to assemble.
I've owned a Snapper before and have had great service from it.
Reliable product!
I've owned a Snapper before and have had great service from it.
Reliable product!
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5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
A real review of the 33 in RER Snapper
By David
New Jersey
Review Posted 08/24/2012
I would never buy this mower again. First of all, it is exceptionally noisy. You need ear protection to use this mower. Noise was a problem and concern before I purchased the mower and I called both Snapper and Briggs & Stratton to get their take on the noise of the mower. Each said to contact the other. Nice! Later, I found out that Briggs & Stratton owns Snapper!!! Aside from the noise, this lawnmower is extremely dangerous. If you are on a hill and stop and start the mower again, it can easily buck you off the mower when you put it in drive. It is not just a little thrust, but one that could end your life. Snapper/Briggs & Stratton know about this. Lastly, it doesn't cut grass well. To sum up, if you want to ride a dangerous mower with ear protection that doesn't cut grass well, this is the mower for you!!
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Rating Breakdown
2/5
2/5
2/5
2/5
Snapper is the best
By Cathy
Florida
Purchased 07/01/2012 |
Review Posted 07/23/2012
We had a 33 inch 12.5 hp Snapper for about 22 years and wore it out. We have mowed with our new 33 in 17.5 hp and it is great, I wouldn't buy any other mower and the price was good. I am thinking about buying another one for my husband except smaller, like the new safety features also.
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Snapper 33" RE
By Todd
South Carolina
Review Posted 07/19/2012
I received my Snapper 33" RE nicely crated after calling RL carriers to find out the arrival time. The instructions were mostly accurate but most likely written for the guy assembling these at the mower shop, not the homeowner. Assembly did take a few hours and required more skill than I expected which was fine for me but might be too difficult for some people.
I upgraded from a Murray 30" with a 10hp engine and this Snapper with the 17.5hp feels like twice the machine!
This Snapper does not turn on a dime but does cut a straight line with ease which is very important for me. After struggling with the mower stopping the blades while shifting in reverse I finally fixed that problem. On the side of the mower where you gear shifter is located you will find a silver bracket. You can actually raise it with your finger and manually override that lockout safety device this must be done frequently. Of course if you remove that bolt that secures it and replace it with a bolt with continuous threads you can lock it in override mode permanently. Also I did install a Tiny Tach hourmeter directly above the throttle control to keep up with the hour count for service intervals as this mower is built well and should easily outlast the big box mowers.
Snapper did not include the drinking bottle and holder but I emailed them and they quickly sent one out for me. Apparently they only come on 33" RE?
One other thing that is unusual about this mower is that the engine does not have a charging system. You can see where the voltage regulator should be but none is installed. The battery was fully charged from Mowers Direct but I think you have to recharge it with a battery charger once it loses its charge. I am about 80% sure this is the case. I have not researched this at all just my observation dealing with small engines.
The mower has a very unique disc drive system that moves the tractor. Almost like gears that engage each other. I've never seen anything like it. I assume it is unique to Snapper but not sure?
Bottom line, I am happy with this mower. The mower is built like a tank. It does stand up for easy blade change and grease fitting access. Actually everything is easy to access which is the main reason I went with this mower.
I upgraded from a Murray 30" with a 10hp engine and this Snapper with the 17.5hp feels like twice the machine!
This Snapper does not turn on a dime but does cut a straight line with ease which is very important for me. After struggling with the mower stopping the blades while shifting in reverse I finally fixed that problem. On the side of the mower where you gear shifter is located you will find a silver bracket. You can actually raise it with your finger and manually override that lockout safety device this must be done frequently. Of course if you remove that bolt that secures it and replace it with a bolt with continuous threads you can lock it in override mode permanently. Also I did install a Tiny Tach hourmeter directly above the throttle control to keep up with the hour count for service intervals as this mower is built well and should easily outlast the big box mowers.
Snapper did not include the drinking bottle and holder but I emailed them and they quickly sent one out for me. Apparently they only come on 33" RE?
One other thing that is unusual about this mower is that the engine does not have a charging system. You can see where the voltage regulator should be but none is installed. The battery was fully charged from Mowers Direct but I think you have to recharge it with a battery charger once it loses its charge. I am about 80% sure this is the case. I have not researched this at all just my observation dealing with small engines.
The mower has a very unique disc drive system that moves the tractor. Almost like gears that engage each other. I've never seen anything like it. I assume it is unique to Snapper but not sure?
Bottom line, I am happy with this mower. The mower is built like a tank. It does stand up for easy blade change and grease fitting access. Actually everything is easy to access which is the main reason I went with this mower.
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4/5
4/5
4/5
4/5
Disappointed
By ARY
Florida
Review Posted 06/11/2012
The dealership delivered my mower when I wasn't home, after it had been "put together". The engine was running rough and missing and the cutting was not up to par. Now I am having trouble returning the mower and getting my money back. I have always preferred Snapper Mowers but I am really disappointed in this one.
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Rating Breakdown
2/5
2/5
2/5
2/5
Impressed
By Grant R.
Bella Vista, Arkansas
Purchased 04/02/2012 |
Review Posted 04/23/2012
I weigh 239 lbs and have a very hilly back yard. That 17.5 horse power mower didn't even know I was on board. It's a little soon to tell but first impressions count and I am impressed. My friend who owns a 23 horse power craftsman was even more impressed than I, the heavy duty thick steal frame and mower deck were far superior to his. It started right off and only took a few minutes to get used to the way the mechanical functioned. That thing pulled me up my steepest slope and didn't even groan or slow down one bit. I am impressed.
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
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