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Sabre 2046HV vs Sabre 2048HV
Verdict: Sabre 2046HV vs Sabre 2048HV
The Sabre 2046HV and the Sabre 2048HV are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Sabre 2048HV holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Sabre 2046HV is the newer design (2000 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
20 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
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled V-twin OHVReference
Steering
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manual sector-and-pinionReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
40.03 ciReference
34.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 73 mmReference
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Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Air cleaner
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dry with foam precleanerReference
Idle RPM
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1550-3550Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K51Reference
Kanzaki Tuff Torq K65Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
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3.2 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
electricReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
113 cmReference
123 cmReference
Weight
205 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6.5-6Reference
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Rear tire
20x10-10Reference
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Lawn/turf front
15x6.5-6Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
20x10-10Reference
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Length
152 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
97 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
98 cmReference
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Height
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114 cmReference
Sabre 2046HV attachments
2046HV Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal on top of the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
5 (headlights)Reference
16Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
Battery CCA
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340Reference
Battery Group
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BCI U1Reference
Attachment overview
46" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
116 cmReference
121 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
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Cut positions
7Reference
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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.