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Sabre 1842HV vs Sabre 1846HV
Verdict: Sabre 1842HV vs Sabre 1846HV
The Sabre 1842HV and the Sabre 1846HV are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Sabre 1846HV is the lighter machine (205 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 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Sabre 1846HV is the newer design (1999 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
According to the Deere parts manual, both the K61 and K62C were used in the Sabre 1842HV.Reference
air-cooledReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
34.7 ciReference
34.78 ciReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry with foam precleanerReference
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Idle RPM
1550-3350Reference
1750-3350Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K61Reference
Kanzaki Tuff Torq K51Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
3.2 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
123 cmReference
113 cmReference
Weight
240 kgReference
205 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6.5-6Reference
Rear tire
23x9.50-12Reference
20x8-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6.5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.50-12Reference
20x8-10Reference
Length
181 cmReference
152 cmReference
Width
95 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height
112 cmReference
98 cmReference
Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Sabre 1842HV attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
unregulatedReference
Charging amps
16Reference
4Reference
Battery CCA
340Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
BCI U1Reference
BCI U1Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
116 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Sabre 1846HV attachments
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.