Compare/Sabre 1842GV vs Sabre 1948GV

Sabre 1842GV vs Sabre 1948GV

Verdict: Sabre 1842GV vs Sabre 1948GV

The Sabre 1842GV and the Sabre 1948GV are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Sabre 1948GV leads on rated power with 19 hp against 18 hp. Sabre 1842GV is the lighter machine (239 kg vs 257 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 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Sabre 1948GV is the newer design (2000 vs 1998). In short: choose the Sabre 1948GV for outright pulling power, or the Sabre 1842GV 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

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

18 hp

19 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Sabre (a part of John Deere)Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Engine

Fuel tank

13.2 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

34.7 ciReference

38 ciReference

Power (gross)

13.4 kWReference

14.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

dry with foam precleanerReference

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Idle RPM

1550-3350Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug gap

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0.762 mmReference

Transmission

Peerless 820Reference

Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Oil capacity

3.2 LReference

1.9 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

123 cmReference

Weight

239 kgReference

257 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

23x9.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x9.50-12Reference

Length

181 cmReference

182 cmReference

Width

95 cmReference

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Height

112 cmReference

114 cmReference

Sabre 1842GV attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

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Charging amps

16Reference

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Battery CCA

340Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

BCI U1Reference

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Attachment overview

42" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

106 cmReference

121 cmReference

Cut height

2 to 10 cmReference

Variants

1948GV

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gearReference

1948HV

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hydrostaticReference

Sabre 1948GV attachments

1948GV Serial Numbers

2000

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M0 010001Reference

48" 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.