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Subscribe to NewsfeedSnapper GT600 4WD Subcompact Garden Tractor Provides Power and Versatility
McDonough, Ga., (October 6, 2006) — Snapper introduced its new subcompact garden tractor featuring a27-hp diesel engine and four-wheel drive at EXPO 2006. A stunning combination of power and versatility, the GT600 is the latest addition to the Snapper line of high performance lawn and garden tractors.
The Briggs & Stratton 27-hp Vanguard™ diesel is a workhorse of an engine that provides the power needed to tackle most any task. A three-cylinder, fuel-injected engine, the Vanguard diesel offers power and durable operation with higher torque, better fuel economy and extended maintenance intervals.
A Tuff Torq K92 transmission provides plenty of hydraulic capacity for powering the tractor and large attachments like a front-end loader. It features:
- Shaft-drive from the engine with cooling fan
- Automatic Controlled Traction™
- Differential lock
- Internal "wet" disc brakes
- Internal hydraulic PTO for all mowers, front- and rear-attachments
- Four-wheel drive powers through rugged terrain with shift-on-the-go between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive
- External transmission oil cooler
- Big 1 5⁄32" axles can handle up to 1800 lbs of axle weight
The GT600 features a 54" deep-profile mower with anti-scalp rollers for a precision cut without scalping. And its ½-inch-thick front frame and heavy cast-iron front axles allow it to tackle jobs other garden tractors just cannot handle.
The GT600 can handle a wide variety of attachments which means it can be used to perform a wide variety of chores. "We've designed a front-end loader especially for this tractor," says William Lowe, the Snapper brand product manager for the Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group. "Featuring a walk on/off design, it's easy to attach, easy to operate and can be removed in a matter of seconds," he says.
Other front attachments offered include a dozer blade that can be easily attached and features hydraulic lifting and angling, as well as single- and two-stage snowthowers up to 47-inches wide.
The GT600 is also able to handle the toughest rear attachments thanks to a limited category "1" (modified) three-point hitch and rear 540-rpm PTO. It will operate a 50-inch tiller plus other rear implements. The transmission will operate the mid/front PTO or the rear PTO either together or separately with a simple touch of a lever.
A four-way hydraulic joystick provides complete control of all attachments. Back and forth raises and lowers all attachments; side-to-side curls and empties the front-end loader bucket or angles the dozer blade; and locked forward allows attachments to float with no down pressure.
- Operator comfort features include:
- Easy-adjust high-back seat with tapered seat springs
- Color-coded controls within easy reach of the operator
- Soft-touch steering wheel with tilt adjustment
- Power steering and cruise control are standard
- Halogen headlights and taillights
- Easy-to-read instrument panel featuring white gauges and indicator lights, 12 volt power outlet, electric height of cut, cup holder, storage area
- Side-by-side forward/reverse drive pedals
The suggested retail price for the GT600 is $11,699.99. Sale prices vary by dealer. Taxes, freight, set-up and delivery not included. Snapper introduced the industry's first self-propelled rotary mower in 1951 and was an innovator of the rear engine riding mower. Today, Snapper manufactures premium lawn care and snow removal equipment including walk-behind mowers, rear engine riders, tractors, zero turn riders, snowthrowing equipment, tillers, utility vehicles, generators and pressure washers. Manufactured by the Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group, Snapper brand products are available via a nationwide network of independent dealers.