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Sabre 15.542HS vs Sabre 1742HS
Verdict: Sabre 15.542HS vs Sabre 1742HS
The Sabre 15.542HS and the Sabre 1742HS are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Sabre 1742HS leads on rated power with 17 hp against 16 hp. In short: choose the Sabre 1742HS for outright pulling power, or the Sabre 15.542HS if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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
17 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-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Power (gross)
11.6 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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4.7 LReference
Displacement
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28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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87 x 78 mmReference
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
42" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
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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15x6.5-6Reference
Rear tire
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20x8-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.5-6Reference
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 1742HS attachments
1742HS Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number decal on top of the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
Attachment overview
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.