Compare/Sabre 1742GS vs Sabre 1842GV

Sabre 1742GS vs Sabre 1842GV

Verdict: Sabre 1742GS vs Sabre 1842GV

The Sabre 1742GS and the Sabre 1842GV are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Sabre 1842GV leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. Sabre 1742GS is the lighter machine (180 kg vs 239 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Sabre 1842GV holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the Sabre 1842GV for outright pulling power, or the Sabre 1742GS 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Sabre

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

17 hp

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Sabre (a part of John Deere)Reference

Image courtesy of Adam SturdevantReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Engine

Fuel tank

4.7 LReference

13.2 LReference

Displacement

28.4 ciReference

34.7 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 78 mmReference

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Power (gross)

12.7 kWReference

13.4 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

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dry with foam precleanerReference

Idle RPM

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1550-3350Reference

Transmission

Dana 4360Reference

Peerless 820Reference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Oil capacity

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3.2 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

manualReference

electricReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

113 cmReference

123 cmReference

Weight

180 kgReference

239 kgReference

Front tire

15x6.5-6Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

20x8-8Reference

23x9.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6.5-6Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x8-8Reference

23x9.50-12Reference

Length

152 cmReference

181 cmReference

Width

91 cmReference

95 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

98 cmReference

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Height

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112 cmReference

Sabre 1742GS attachments

1742GS Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number decal on top of the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

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16Reference

Battery CCA

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340Reference

Battery Group

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BCI U1Reference

Attachment overview

42" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

106 cmReference

Cut height

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2 to 10 cmReference

Sabre 1842GV attachments

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.