Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Scotts S2048 vs Snapper ST2046

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ScottsModel A

Scotts S2048

Lawn and Garden

power
20 hp
displacement
38.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full S2048 specs
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SnapperModel B

Snapper ST2046

Lawn and Garden

power
20 hp
displacement
40 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full ST2046 specs
ScottsScotts S2048
vs
SnapperSnapper ST2046

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 283–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
S204820 hp
ST204620 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

S2048 is in the 60th percentile; ST2046 is in the 60th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ ST2046 higher · +1.9 ci (+5%)
S204838.1 ci
ST204640 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

S2048 is in the 42nd percentile; ST2046 is in the 48th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
S20482
ST20462
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

S2048 is in the 50th percentile; ST2046 is in the 50th · 376 models

Length

▲ S2048 higher · +2.8 in (+4%)
S204871.7 in
ST204668.9 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

S2048 is in the 50th percentile; ST2046 is in the 38th · 316 models

S2048 (A)ST2046 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecScotts S2048Snapper ST2046Difference
ManufacturerScottsSnapper—
ModelS2048ST2046—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecScotts S2048Snapper ST2046Difference
ManufacturerKohlerBriggs & Stratton—
ModelCV20S40R877 Intek—
Power Output20hp20hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement38.1ci40ci▲ ST2046+1.9 ci · +5%
Bore3in3inSame
Stroke2.6in2.9in▲ ST2046+0.3 in · +12%

Transmission

SpecScotts S2048Snapper ST2046Difference
TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecScotts S2048Snapper ST2046Difference
Length71.7in68.9in▲ S2048+2.8 in · +4%
WidthNot recorded56.7in—
Height44.9in41.7in▲ S2048+3.2 in · +8%
Operating Weight569lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecScotts S2048Snapper ST2046Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecScotts S2048Snapper ST2046Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with mechanical clutch—

Chassis & Drive

SpecScotts S2048Snapper ST2046Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeNot recordedDisk—

Electrical

SpecScotts S2048Snapper ST2046Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecScotts S2048Snapper ST2046Difference
TypeOpenOpenSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 60th percentile (20 hp)B · 60th percentile (20 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)B · 48th percentile (40 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 38th percentile (68.9 in)

Height

median 42.9 in
A · 64th percentile (44.9 in)B · 33rd percentile (41.7 in)
A · S2048B · ST2046Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageScotts S2048Full spec pageSnapper ST2046