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Sabre 1842HV vs Sabre 2048HV
Verdict: Sabre 1842HV vs Sabre 2048HV
The Sabre 1842HV and the Sabre 2048HV are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Sabre 2048HV leads on rated power with 20 hp against 18 hp. In short: choose the Sabre 2048HV for outright pulling power, or the Sabre 1842HV 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Sabre
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
20 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-cooled V-twin OHVReference
Steering
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manual sector-and-pinionReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
34.7 ciReference
34.7 ciReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry with foam precleanerReference
dry with foam precleanerReference
Idle RPM
1550-3350Reference
1550-3550Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K61Reference
Kanzaki Tuff Torq K65Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
3.2 LReference
3.2 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
123 cmReference
123 cmReference
Weight
240 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
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Rear tire
23x9.50-12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
23x9.50-12Reference
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Length
181 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
95 cmReference
97 cmReference
Height
112 cmReference
114 cmReference
Sabre 1842HV attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
16Reference
16Reference
Battery CCA
340Reference
340Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
BCI U1Reference
BCI U1Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
121 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
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Sabre 2048HV attachments
2048HV Serial Number Location
2048HV Serial Numbers
1998
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010001Reference
1999
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020001Reference
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.