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Sabre 1642GS vs Sabre 1646HV
Verdict: Sabre 1642GS vs Sabre 1646HV
The Sabre 1642GS 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 1642GS is the lighter machine (179 kg vs 191 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Sabre 1642GS 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-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
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Displacement
28.4 ciReference
29.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
68 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
paper and foamReference
paper and foamReference
Idle RPM
1750-3300Reference
1400-3350Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Dana 4360Reference
Tuff Torq K51Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
113 cmReference
113 cmReference
Weight
179 kgReference
191 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.50-6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8.0-8Reference
20x8-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.50-6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8.0-8Reference
20x8-8Reference
Length
152 cmReference
152 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
98 cmReference
98 cmReference
Sabre 1642GS attachments
1642GS Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, under the tractor's seat.Reference
Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, under the tractor's seat.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
3Reference
3Reference
Battery CCA
230Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
U1Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
116 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 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
Sabre 1646HV attachments
1646HV Serial Numbers
Attachment overview
46" Mower deck
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.