Sabre lawn tractors
Sabre 1642GS
The Sabre 1642GS is a 1998 lawn tractor manufactured by Sabre, a part of John Deere, built in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 5-speed belt-driven gear transmission (Dana 4360), and two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. The tractor has an open operator station and a mid PTO with manual clutch. Dimensions include a 44.7 inch wheelbase, 60 inch length, 36 inch width, and 38.6 inch height at the steering wheel, weighing 396 lbs. Tires are 15x6.50-6 front and 20x8.0-8 rear. Attachments include a 42 inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift, cutting height from 1 to 4 inches. Electrical system has a negative ground, 3 amp charging, 230 CCA battery at 12 volts, group U1 battery. Serial numbers are located on the rear fender deck under the seat.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Sabre 1642GS
Tires
| Rear tire | 20x8.0-8 |
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| Front tire | 15x6.50-6 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| Model | Briggs & Stratton 28Q777 |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Idle RPM | 1750-3300 |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1.25 gal (4.7 L) |
| Air cleaner | paper and foam |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.44x3.06 inches (87 x 78 mm) |
| Displacement | 465 cc (28.4 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 36 inches (91 cm) |
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| Length | 60 inches (152 cm) |
| Weight | 396 lbs (179 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 44.7 inches (113 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 38.6 inches (98 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery CCA | 230 |
| Battery Group | U1 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 3 |
Production
| Built in | Greeneville, Tennessee, USA |
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| Manufacturer | Sabre (a part of John Deere) |
Attachments
| Type | mid-mount Sabre BG10109 |
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| Blades | 2-blade with manual lift |
| Cut height | 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| Cutting width | 42 inches (106 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
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| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Model | Dana 4360 |
Drive and brakes
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | Mid PTO |
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| Clutch | manual |
| Operation | independent |
1642GS Serial Numbers
| Location | Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, under the tractor's seat. |
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