This high-quality, high-specification garden tractor from top American manufacturers Snapper is packed with features that have been designed to make the life of those maintaining paddocks & very large lawns a whole lot easier. At the heart of the machine lies a very high-performance 656cc Briggs & Stratton Intek™ 7220 engine. This twin-cylinder overhead-valve engine is exceptionally reliable & features a dynamically-balanced crankshaft for ultra-efficient, low vibration power-transfer. A high-flow oil-pump works with the engine’s OHV design & Dura-Bore™ cylinder sleeves to ensure an impressively lengthy working-life; while an electric key starter ensures you’ll experience none of the ignition problems so common with standard recoil-type systems. The Snapper ELT2246 benefits from the employment of a foot-operated hydrostatic drive. Acting rather like an automatic transmission on a car, this fantastic feature does away with the need to stop to change gear, in turn speeding-up the job & maximising manoeuvrability. A class-leading turning-circle of just 31cm makes this model one of the most nimble machines of it type on the market. The generously-proportioned 117cm (46”) side-discharge cutter-deck with mulching capabilities is great for either lawns or long grass & combines with the tractor’s superior manoeuvrability to ensure you’ll be able to cover very large areas with speed & efficiency. The deck has seven preset heights-of-cut (32 – 102mm), so you can make adjustments to suit the conditions; & it’s equipped with anti-scalp wheels that help to prevent the edges of the deck from digging-in & damaging the turf as you turn. Should you wish to collect clippings, an optional triple-bag grass-catcher is available (a dozer-blade & snow-thrower are also optional). Built to provide year-upon-year of unfailing service, the Snapper ELT2246 Lawn & Garden Tractor utilises only premium components & is fitted with a strong & durable cast-iron front axle (a wear-reducing electronic power take-off further enhances longevity). An adjustable high-back driver’s seat means you’ll be able to complete the task in comfort; & a capacious 13.2-litre fuel-tank increases productivity due to the infrequency of top-up stops.