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Sabre 1542HS vs Sabre 1642GS
Verdict: Sabre 1542HS vs Sabre 1642GS
The Sabre 1542HS and the Sabre 1642GS are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Sabre
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Sabre
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Sabre (a part of John Deere)Reference
Sabre (a part of John Deere)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
87 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.6 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
paper and foamReference
paper and foamReference
Idle RPM
1750-3300Reference
1750-3300Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K51Reference
Dana 4360Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
113 cmReference
113 cmReference
Weight
179 kgReference
179 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.5-6Reference
15x6.50-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8-8Reference
20x8.0-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.5-6Reference
15x6.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8-8Reference
20x8.0-8Reference
Length
152 cmReference
152 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
98 cmReference
98 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Sabre 1542HS attachments
1542HS Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal on top of the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, under the tractor's seat.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
unregulatedReference
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Charging amps
3Reference
3Reference
Battery CCA
230Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
U1Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Sabre 1642GS attachments
1642GS Serial Numbers
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.