I'm looking at brand new Snapper SPX with the 25HP B&S Professional engine and was wondering if anyone had any input on this engine, "the good and bad". I'm just a homeowner looking for any feedback before make my choice weather I'm going to buy the mower or not. BTW, all I mow is just over 1/2 acre and that's all.
B&S Professional series engine??
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It may just say that on the sticker. Put up a pic of it, or give us the model, type, code numbers off of it, usually stamped on the valve cover.
If they say "Professional", it may just be an upgraded filter system.
If they say "Professional", it may just be an upgraded filter system.
https://www.snapper.com/na/en_us/product-catalog/riding-mowers/spx-series-riding-mowers.html
It's the 25HP 42" Deck. The more I look into it, it sounds like the "Professional Series" may have a few upgrades but it's basically an Intek motor.
It's the 25HP 42" Deck. The more I look into it, it sounds like the "Professional Series" may have a few upgrades but it's basically an Intek motor.
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I looked it up on Briggs site.
It's looks just like an Intek, but this has that Cyclonic air filter system like Kawasaki. And full pressure lubrication , and the smaller professional engines use the Check and Add oil feature
(8.75, 6.25)
https://briggsandstratton-aem64-pro...ines/professional-series-single-cylinder.html
It's looks just like an Intek, but this has that Cyclonic air filter system like Kawasaki. And full pressure lubrication , and the smaller professional engines use the Check and Add oil feature
(8.75, 6.25)https://briggsandstratton-aem64-pro...ines/professional-series-single-cylinder.html
I looked it up on Briggs site.
It's looks just like an Intek, but this has that Cyclonic air filter system like Kawasaki. And full pressure lubrication , and the smaller professional engines use the Check and Add oil feature
https://briggsandstratton-aem64-pro...ines/professional-series-single-cylinder.html
Thanks for the response. So with the few upgrades do you think it's a decent engine that will last with regular maintenance year after year for a homeowner? That's the problem I'm having, I can't really find anything about this engine which is why I'm a little leary about it, so I may have to go back with JD.
JD X350 with the 18.5 HP Kawasaki, which I would assume (maybe I'm wrong) is better than the B&S "Professional" engine.
Very true and I don't have a favorite by any means.
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Overkill setup for your needs. My neighbor has an 16 year old Huskee 12.5Hp 38" from Tractor Supply and he does 3/4 acre. The Snapper Spx line is nice with a fab deck and full length deck roller. Since Briggs & Stratton owns Snapper not too surprised with that engine. ON the Snapper double check the replacement cost on the deck components like belts, idlers, sheaves and the like to make sure they aren't priced more than the Deere's. In over 50 years of owning stuff with Briggs engines, never had a Briggs engine failure.