Snapper Launches New Handheld Lawn and Garden Products Lineup

A new lineup of handheld lawn and garden products for homeowner use was introduced under the Snapper brand at GIE+EXPO.

October 29, 2013

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A new lineup of handheld lawn and garden products was introduced under the Snapper brand at GIE+EXPO. A curved-shaft gas trimmer, a straight-shaft gas trimmer, a backpack leaf blower and gas hedgetrimmer targeting the homeowner market will be available for the spring 2014 season.

Click on the links below to learn more about each product:

The full line of handheld products will be carried by participating independent Snapper dealers and select WalMart locations.

Click here to request more information about Snapper.

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