

The reason each machine in a model numbers products run are unique is because often a manufacturer will make the same machine year after year for many years. When you are trying to find your machine's parts diagram, you will notice serial numbers are listing in ranges for model numbers! Model Numbers Stay The Same While Serial Numbers Differ It is the only one with that exact serial number. The serial number found on our SW25 is unique to our SW25.


In this example, model #5901498 represents the Snapper Pro SW25 48" walk-behind lawn mower. Several (hundreds or thousands) Snapper Pro SW25 lawn mowers will also have the exact same model number. This is more specific than the model number, but is also worthless without also knowing the model number!Ĭonfused yet? Let us clarify! Serial Numbers Identify a Specific Production Run For A Certain Model The serial number for this specific SW25 is 4000037036. This is more specific than just saying, "I have a Snapper Pro SW25." The model number for the SW25 pictured above is 5901498. 'SW25' is the model, not the 'model number!' Often, knowing the model is not enough information to accurately identify compatible replacement parts. The walk-behind lawn mower pictured above is a Snapper Pro SW25 48" lawn mower. There seems to be a little bit of confusion regarding model and serial numbers among consumers, so we thought we'd write this short and informative blog post titled, "Model and Serial Numbers Explained." The model number represents a specific type of machine made by a manufacturer while the serial number is specific to your machine.Īs a parts supplier, we need your machine's model and serial number to be able to help you find replacement parts that will 100% fit your machine!
