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Sabre 17.542HS vs Sabre 1842HV
Verdict: Sabre 17.542HS vs Sabre 1842HV
The Sabre 17.542HS and the Sabre 1842HV are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Sabre 17.542HS is the lighter machine (203 kg vs 240 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Sabre 1842HV holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Sabre 17.542HS is the newer design (2002 vs 1998). 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
18 hp
18 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
Two-pedal automatic transmission with cruise control.Reference
According to the Deere parts manual, both the K61 and K62C were used in the Sabre 1842HV.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.9 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
28.1 ciReference
34.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 77 mmReference
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Power (gross)
13.0 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
3.2 LReference
Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
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Air cleaner
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dry with foam precleanerReference
Idle RPM
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1550-3350Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Tuff Torq K61Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanicalReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
113 cmReference
123 cmReference
Weight
203 kgReference
240 kgReference
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
20x8-8Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8-8Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Length
152 cmReference
181 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
95 cmReference
Height
98 cmReference
112 cmReference
Sabre 17.542HS attachments
17.542HS Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal on the left side, above the rear tire.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
9Reference
16Reference
Battery CCA
160Reference
340Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
Battery Group
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BCI U1Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
7Reference
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Sabre 1842HV 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.