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Sabre 1846HV vs Sabre 1848GV
Verdict: Sabre 1846HV vs Sabre 1848GV
The Sabre 1846HV and the Sabre 1848GV 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 256 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Sabre 1848GV holds more fuel (13.2 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
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
13.2 LReference
Displacement
34.78 ciReference
34.7 ciReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Idle RPM
1750-3350Reference
1550-3350Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Air cleaner
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dry with foam precleanerReference
Transmission
Transmission
Kanzaki Tuff Torq K51Reference
Peerless 802Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil capacity
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3.2 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
113 cmReference
123 cmReference
Weight
205 kgReference
256 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.5-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
20x8-10Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.5-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8-10Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Length
152 cmReference
181 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
95 cmReference
Height
98 cmReference
112 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Sabre 1846HV attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
unregulatedReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
4Reference
16Reference
Battery CCA
230Reference
340Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
BCI U1Reference
BCI U1Reference
Attachment overview
46" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
116 cmReference
121 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Sabre 1848GV attachments
1848GV Serial Numbers
1998
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M01848G010000Reference
1999
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M01848G020001Reference
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.