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Sabre 15.542HS vs Sabre 1646HV
Verdict: Sabre 15.542HS vs Sabre 1646HV
The Sabre 15.542HS and the Sabre 1646HV are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Sabre 15.542HS is the newer design (1998 vs 1996). 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-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Power (gross)
11.6 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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29.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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68 x 66 mmReference
Air cleaner
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paper and foamReference
Idle RPM
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1400-3350Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Tuff Torq K51Reference
Sabre 15.542HS attachments
15.542HS Serial Numbers
1998
GXSABAY010001Reference
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1999
GX1542B010001Reference
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2000
GX1542B020001Reference
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2001
GX1542B12408Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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3Reference
Battery CCA
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230Reference
Battery Group
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U1Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
116 cmReference
Variants
1642GS
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gear-drive singleReference
1642HS
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hydro singleReference
1642HV
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hydro V-TwinReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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113 cmReference
Weight
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191 kgReference
Front tire
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15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
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20x8-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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20x8-8Reference
Length
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152 cmReference
Width
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91 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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98 cmReference
Sabre 1646HV attachments
1646HV Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, under the tractor's seat.Reference
Attachment overview
46" Mower deck
Cut height
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2 to 10 cmReference
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.