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Snapper RE130 (33") 12.5HP Rear Engine Riding Mower

Name: Snapper RE130 (33") 12.5HP Rear Engine Riding Mower
Brand: Snapper
SKU: 12382
Rating: 2.86 (14 reviews)

Model:

RE130

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Snapper RE130 (33") 12.5HP Rear Engine Riding Mower

Model: RE130

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Snapper RE130 (33") 12.5HP Rear Engine Riding Mower

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12.5HP/344cc Briggs & Stratton PowerBuilt 4-Cycle OHV Engine
Overhead valve design for better fuel economy & less vibration
Electric start for sure starts every time
Disc Drive Transmission
Provides easy forward/reverse variable speeds
Allows you to mow in foward or reverse gears
33-Inch, Hi-Vac® Mower Deck
13-gauge stamped steel
Patented, roll-lip deck for unmatched performance
Efficiently cuts and sucks up grass clippings for a clean finish
Side discharge, mulch or bag your grass clippings
Easy single lever PTO engagement
Easy to use 6-position height of cut adjustment
User-Friendly Mower Features:
Steering wheel for more control and tight-turning
Easy to mow with tighter 20-inch turning radius
11-inch mid-back, adjustable seat
Simple to get on and off design

Specifications

RE130

Engine

Engine Brand

Briggs & Stratton

Starting System

12-Volt Key Start

Engine Cycle

4-Cycle

12.5 HP

344 CCs

Fuel Tank Size

2 Gallons

Engine Cylinders

1 Cylinder

Oil Filter

Consumer Engine Warranty

3 Years

Motor

Battery Voltage

12 Volts

Battery Type

Lead Acid

Battery Included

Included

Overview

Weight

395 Pounds

Consumer Warranty

3 Years

Product Length

66.0 Inches

Product Width

34.0 up/37.0 down Inches

Product Height

43.0 Inches

UPC

059307064949

Additional Model Numbers

7800951, RE130

Deck

Cutting Options

3-in-1 (Side-Discharge/Bag/Mulch)

Deck Material

13-Gauge

Deck Construction

Stamped

Spindle Material

Steel

Blades

1 Blade

Deck Positions

6 Positions

Cutting Width

33 Inches

Cutting Height

1.5-4.0 Inches

Deck Lift System

Manual

Engagement

Manual

Deck Drive

Belt

Drive

Speeds

Variable

Maximum Speed

4.5 MPH

Maximum Reverse Speed

1.9 MPH

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheels

Transmission Type

Manual

Drive System

Disc Drive

Accessories

Rear Bagger

Sold Separately

Engine Guard

Seat Type

Mid Back

Hour Meter

Sold Separately

Arm Rests

Front Bumper

Trailer Hitch

Included

Mulcher Kit

Included

Headlights

Sold Separately

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

(14)

Snapper RE130 Reviews & Ratings

Verified Buyer

Very Disappointed!

By Jackie W

McGregor, Texas

Purchased 04/03/2017 |

Review Posted 05/23/2017

For 20 years, I used a Snapper 1230 riding mower. I bought the RE130 sight unseen. What a mistake!! When we finally got it operational, with the help of our local dealer, we found it was so hard to steer that we would never have considered it had we tried it out first.
If Mowers Direct would direct me to Snapper for a solution to the steering problem or another Snapper mower, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks for your consideration and a timely reply.

Jackie W Does Not Recommend This

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Expert Response

I am very sorry to hear about the issues you are experiencing with your Snapper mower. You can contact Snapper directly at: 1-800-933-6175

Thank you very much for your business and please give us a call if you need any additional assistance.

Dale V.

Power Equipment Expert

Rating Breakdown

Features

5/5

Quality

5/5

Performance

1/5

Value

2/5

Pros:

Durable, Features

Cons:

Difficult To Use, Packaging

Verified Buyer

Change the name to Crapper

By Charles W.

Jacksonville, Florida

Purchased 08/19/2016 |

Review Posted 10/08/2016

This.......thing....., compared to the older models is a POS!!! I still have a same size older model I put in mothballs about 10 years ago because it was too large for my smaller yard.

The quality and ease of operation and maintenance on the older mower are ten times better. I was going to refurbish the old one so my wife could use one of them to help with the much larger yard we now have.

The new one has an erratic stalling problem that I'm still trying to isolate specific conditions before I attempt to have it repaired. I wouldn't be surprised if the old one will still be running when this freshly painted pile of junk is in the bone yard.

Also, I almost didn't order this mower because they only come with a B & S engine, which I'm not fond of, and low and behold, when it arrived, I discovered that B&S now owns the mower company too. That pretty much explains this whole mess. Shame on me for not properly doing my homework.

Charles W. Does Not Recommend This

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Expert Response

If your mower is still under warranty, you can contact Snapper at 1-800-933-6175 to find a service center in your area for repairs. They can trouble-shoot it and find the problem(s). They can repair it under warranty, and it shouldn't cost you anything.

If you have any further questions regarding this process, please feel free to give us a call or send an email. We're happy to help remedy this issue for you in any way we can.

Dale V.

Power Equipment Expert

Manufacturer Response

Thank you for your review. Your feedback is important to us, and we're very sorry that you experienced these issues with your new mower. Your comments have been shared with the team so that they can be incorporated into improvements for future products.

Rating Breakdown

Features

3/5

Quality

1/5

Performance

2/5

Value

1/5

Huge disappointment.

By Dale L.

Lafayette, Louisiana

Review Posted 05/29/2016

Never owned a riding lawnmower, remembering the snapper brand from back in the day, I am 64. I purchased the RE 130 for our new home about a 1/3 acre. I have used it about 12 times, in the shop for second time for drive discs, not pulling, after going in reverse, clutch is total free play.

I have to get off of the mower, reach under the back of the mower to pull on a bar. After the third time just mowing the front, I packed it up and brought it back. Dealer will fix the problems, and then it is on the street. My Honda Walk behind runs circles around the Snapper. Can't even trade it in, its reputation proceeds it. This is NOT your daddy's Snapper.

Dale L. Does Not Recommend This

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Manufacturer Response

Thank you for your review. We're very sorry to hear that you've experienced these issues with your new mower. Your feedback is important to us and can help us with future product improvements.

If you'd like to reach out to us directly, you can do so at this link (http://www.snapper.com/us/en/support/contact-us) or by calling 1-800-317-7833.

Rating Breakdown

Features

4/5

Quality

1/5

Performance

1/5

Value

1/5

Snapper RE130 is a Failure

By Mark D.

Lake City, Florida

Review Posted 05/19/2016

I purchased a Snapper RE130 from the local Snapper authorized dealer about two years ago. It was something that I will always regret. One problem after another. The RE130 can't even mow normal height grass without bogging down because of the unusually large and heavy 33" blade.

The RE130 would intermittently stop and I would have to restart it. Finally, the RE130 quit working period. Worst mower that I've ever owned. If you want a rear engine rider then purchase the Troy-Bilt TB30R. I have one and it performs brilliantly. Cuts through tall grass with no problem. That's because the 30" blade is about half the weight of a Snapper 33".

Mark D. Does Not Recommend This

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Manufacturer Response

Thank you for your review. Your feedback is important to us, and we're very sorry that you experienced these issues with your mower. Your comments have been shared with our product team so that they can be incorporated into improvements for future products, as we are continuously trying to improve our products to be the best out there.

Rating Breakdown

Features

2/5

Quality

2/5

Performance

2/5

Value

1/5

Bad Choice

By Ronald G.

Lake City, Pennsylvania

Review Posted 05/08/2016

Bad choice-steering is like driving 1937 Mack truck and the shifting is very difficult. I'm 79 years old and this is the worst riding mower that I ever owned.

Ronald G. Does Not Recommend This

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Manufacturer Response

Thank you for your review. Your feedback is important to us, and we're very sorry that you experienced these issues with your mower. Your comments have been shared with our product team so that they can be incorporated into improvements for future products.

Should you wish to contact us directly with any questions regarding your mower, you can certainly do so at this link (http://www.snapper.com/us/en/support/contact-us) or by calling 1-800-317-7833.

Rating Breakdown

Features

3/5

Quality

2/5

Performance

2/5

Value

2/5

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Snapper Mower

By Larry Y.

St. Michaels, Maryland

Purchased 03/22/2016 |

Review Posted 04/13/2016

I was surprised how well it was crated. Assembled easily. This mower was bought for mowing grass around head stones at a cemetery. Only used once so far but it preformed well. My landscaper liked the all steel construction, no plastic.

Larry Y. Recommends This

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Rating Breakdown

Features

4/5

Quality

5/5

Performance

5/5

Value

5/5

Verified Buyer

Great Rear Engine Mower

By Everette H.

Union, Mississippi

Purchased 08/13/2015 |

Review Posted 09/04/2015

This is my third snapper that i have owned but buying from mowers direct has been my greatest experience everyone that i had contact with has been so professional and courteous i have used my new snapper once so far and it did a great job everything is right at your finger tips and so convenient this 13.5 hp briggs & stratton engine is so powerful and i plan to cut my grass this morning on my new snapper and i say thanks snapper and briggs & stratton for a great product..everette harris sr..

Everette H. Recommends This

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Rating Breakdown

Features

5/5

Quality

5/5

Performance

5/5

Value

5/5

Don't buy

By Eel C.

Aberdeen, Maryland

Review Posted 05/10/2015

Very disappointed clutch is jerky very hard steering and have to hold shifter in place with my hand to stay in gear worst mower I've ever owned.

Eel C. Does Not Recommend This

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Manufacturer Response

We’re sorry that you have experienced issues with your rider. There is a 3 year warranty time frame covering manufacturing defects and workmanship. Please take the unit into an authorized service center to see if there was a manufacturing defect. Follow this link: http://bit.ly/1aSDJvn for a service dealer locator.

Rating Breakdown

Features

1/5

Quality

1/5

Performance

1/5

Value

1/5

33" Rider with Questions

By Jerry S.

Greenville, Texas

Review Posted 05/02/2015

I purchased this unit last year during a severe drought so we have only used it about 6 times. I have owned (and sold Snappers) since the late 70's before retiring. My 28" Hi Vac was awesome!

This unit is beyond disappointing!
1. The parking brake was difficult to engage & this week, the plastic knob broke off while setting it.
2. To attach the side chute for the bagger assy. onto the mower deck is virtually impossible with the stiff plastic and trying to get it to line up with the holes is a trick!
3. The most critical thing is that it is the hardest rider to turn I have ever seen! My wife could easily turn with the handlebars on the 28" but she can't turn this one at all! Mowing straight & making gradual turns is just fine, however, in making sharp turns it becomes a monster!

With what I know now. I would upgrade to a zero turn rider in a heartbeat!

Jerry S. Does Not Recommend This

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Rating Breakdown

Features

5/5

Quality

3/5

Performance

3/5

Value

3/5

Disappointing mower

By Jeremy

Tennessee

Review Posted 04/05/2015

I recommend avoiding this Snapper mower. I have had it under two years and use it to mow a flat 1/4-acre lawn. It has had problems ranging from uncontrollable speed, broken seat safety switch, broken parking brake knob, and defective blade interlock device.

The Snapper repair center manager, who now knows me by name, said to avoid Snapper products with the "new" design because they are plagued by problems.

Jeremy Does Not Recommend This

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Manufacturer Response

Thank you for your review. Your feedback is important to us and will help us to continue to improve our products to be the best out there for our customers. Keep in mind that an authorized service dealer is the best place to take the unit to maintain and repair your unit.

Rating Breakdown

Features

2/5

Quality

2/5

Performance

3/5

Value

1/5

Cons:

Low Quality, Unreliable, Durability