Snapper 2811524BV (28") 11.5HP Hi-Vac Rear Engine Riding Mower

I love my Snapper mower, but it has two big problems. #1) you can't go in reverse without stopping the mower. I know, I know there's a safety concern backing up with a spinning mower but c'mon! No matter how small your yard is you will find this a big inconvenience. #2) the turning radius is terrible! Seriously, Snapper needs to do better. I drive nearly twice as far as a zero turn.

Despite the above problems I still love this mower! The hi-vac suction is amazing. It's built to outlast all competitors plus plenty of power.

I love my Snapper mower, but it has two big problems. #1) you can't go in reverse without stopping the mower. I know, I know there's a safety concern backing up with a spinning mower but c'mon! No matter how small your yard is you will find this a big inconvenience. #2) the turning radius is terrible! Seriously, Snapper needs to do better. I drive nearly twice as far as a zero turn.

Despite the above problems I still love this mower! The hi-vac suction is amazing. It's built to outlast... more

The steering & seat required assembly: it was more work than I expected. When mowing, it's a nuisance to re-engage the blade after backing up.

Also, I've been unable to remove the nut holding original blade in place when attempting to install the Ninja mulch blade. I'm going to sell the whole thing.

This was my first experience with Mowers Direct and I am very pleased. The delivery was on time and within a few days of ordering. The mower was delivered without a scratch. The instructions were clear and the minor assembly required was easy. I will do business with this company in the future. The mower is great and the cut is even and my yard looks perfect when finished. The reverse blade cut off, although a safety feature, was annoying and I have to be in reverse at several points on my property. It is easy to make a temporary adjustment to that feature. I would recommend this mower to anyone.

This was my first experience with Mowers Direct and I am very pleased. The delivery was on time and within a few days of ordering. The mower was delivered without a scratch. The instructions were clear and the minor assembly required was easy. I will do business with this company in the future. The mower is great and the cut is even and my yard looks perfect when finished. The reverse blade cut off, although a safety feature, was annoying and I have to be in reverse at several points on... more

First there are too many sub-assemblies. The assembly instructions were vague and poorly written. No chart to let you know what nut or screw should be used.

The drive for the wheels is also weak. I anticipate having trouble with it in the near future.

To end on a positive note it does cut grass well and the high-vacuum sucks the grass up quite well.

I bought my 28" snapper from a local dealer hear in FL. and am very pleased with it. Mows perfect, easy to start with the pull start and have been asked to do my neighbors yard. Even at 28" cut it still mows more and faster than my 42" cut walk-behind and I am relaxed after mowing as here in FL. it can get real hot mowing. I'm very pleased so far and the operators manual is a big help in keeping it running smooth. I ordered the Ninja mulching kit and it has been back ordered twice which I don't like. Any further North and I will use a snow shovel before the kit gets here. Overall, It will serve me well for many years. Good to see its made in the good ole U.S.A.

I bought my 28" snapper from a local dealer hear in FL. and am very pleased with it. Mows perfect, easy to start with the pull start and have been asked to do my neighbors yard. Even at 28" cut it still mows more and faster than my 42" cut walk-behind and I am relaxed after mowing as here in FL. it can get real hot mowing. I'm very pleased so far and the operators manual is a big help in keeping it running smooth. I ordered the Ninja mulching kit and it has been back ordered... more

Wonderful experience!!! Shipped great and on time. The man who brought it to my house was outstanding.

Mowers Direct was awesome and I'm glad I made the right choice buying from them.

The purchase of my new Snapper Riding Lawn Mower from Mowers Direct went very smoothly.

I had my other Snapper Riding Lawn Mower for 32 years, and then someone stole it. If not for the theft, I would still be using it.

This piece of equipment is probably one of the best products i ever bought.

It is a no-nonsense machine: no fancy covers and plastic you do not need; all function, no bull.

Free shipping and no tax was huge and I feel the price did not reflect on these added cost possibilities.

Great product- keep up the good work!!!!

I have had "Lawn Tractor's" when I had large lawns, never cared for the cut. Have a smaller but good size yard. I have a Toro 21 inch mulch mower that is great.

The Snapper RE with the Ninja Blade does a good job mulching. I use the Toro to trim, then cut with the Snapper. Does not turn well "like a tractor" but shift on the fly is great.

For the money a good mower.

I bought this mower for my father-in-law, who had flipped his Yardbug on a small hill behind his house. This mower outperformed all expectations. With its single blade, it almost gives a perfect cut, and it starts easily and has plenty of power. My 14 year old daughter recently borrowed it to cut my half acre and had no trouble maneuvering it. I could not allow her use my older Ariens because it slips a lot on the hill but this little mower handles terrain like a mountain goat. I highly recommend it.

I bought this mower for my father-in-law, who had flipped his Yardbug on a small hill behind his house. This mower outperformed all expectations. With its single blade, it almost gives a perfect cut, and it starts easily and has plenty of power. My 14 year old daughter recently borrowed it to cut my half acre and had no trouble maneuvering it. I could not allow her use my older Ariens because it slips a lot on the hill but this little mower handles terrain like a mountain goat. I highly... more

My neighbor bought the RE110, and I have been repairing the front end repeatedly. This new front end is very weak. if you cross over a small object, it will bend the outer arms that turns each front wheel.

it is always toeing out from it being poorly made. He is almost on his third set of front tires, and it is less than one year old. It is currently waiting for some new front end parts so he can mow again.

Other than the poor front steering it is a good mower but I do not recommend it.