Sabre lawn tractors

Sabre 1642HV

The Sabre 1642HV is a 16 hp lawn tractor produced in 1998 by Sabre, a part of John Deere. It features a Briggs & Stratton 480cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, and a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck. Built in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA, it offers manual steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station. The tractor has a wheelbase of 44.7 inches, weighs 422 lbs, and uses 15x6-6 front and 20x8-8 rear lawn/turf tires. It includes a mid PTO with manual clutch and a 1.25-gallon fuel tank. Electrical system is 12 volts with a 230 CCA battery and negative ground. The Sabre 1642HV is related to the Sabre 1646HV model.
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Model1642HV

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Sabre 1642HV

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 303777
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Starterelectric
Idle RPM1400-3350
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Air cleanerpaper and foam
Bore/Stroke2.68x2.60 inches (68 x 66 mm)
Displacement480 cc (29.3 ci)
Power (gross)16 hp (11.9 kW)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Width36 inches (91 cm)
Length60 inches (152 cm)
Weight422 lbs (191 kg)
Rear tire20x8-8
Wheelbase44.7 inches (113 cm)
Front tire15x6-6
Height (steering wheel)38.6 inches (98 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery CCA230
Battery GroupU1
Battery volts12
Charging amps3
Production
TypeLawn tractor
Built inGreeneville, Tennessee, USA
ManufacturerSabre (a part of John Deere)
Original price$2,299 in 1998
Attachments
Typemid-mount Sabre BG10109, 2-blade with manual lift
Cut height1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
Mower deck42" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelTuff Torq K51
Other features
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Power Take-off (PTO)
PTOMid PTO
Typeindependent
Clutchmanual