Sabre lawn tractors
Sabre 1646HV
The Sabre 1646HV is a lawn tractor produced from 1996 to 1999 by Sabre, a part of John Deere, built in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 480cc 2-cylinder air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission (Tuff Torq K51), and two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. 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 an open operator station. Attachments include a 46" mid-mount mower deck and a 46" front-mount blade, both manually lifted. Electrical system features a 12-volt battery with 230 CCA and 3 amps charging. Variants include gear-drive and hydrostatic single-cylinder models.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Sabre 1646HV
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 303777 |
| Starter | electric |
| Idle RPM | 1400-3350 |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Air cleaner | paper and foam |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.68x2.60 inches (68 x 66 mm) |
| Displacement | 480 cc (29.3 ci) |
| Configuration | air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
| Power (gross) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| 1642GS | gear-drive single |
|---|---|
| 1642HS | hydro single |
| 1642HV | hydro V-Twin |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 230 |
| Battery Group | U1 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 3 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Built in | Greeneville, Tennessee, USA |
|---|---|
| Years made | 1996 - 1999 |
Attachments
| Overview | 46" mid-mount mower deck, Blade |
|---|---|
| 46" Blade | Sabre front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm), manual-lift |
| 46" Mower deck | mid-mount Sabre BG10110, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 46 inches (116 cm), Cut height 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Tuff Torq K51 |
Serial Numbers
| Location | Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, under the tractor's seat. |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 36 inches (91 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 60 inches (152 cm) |
| Weight | 422 lbs (191 kg) |
| Rear tire | 20x8-8 |
| Wheelbase | 44.7 inches (113 cm) |
| Front tire | 15x6-6 |
| Height (steering wheel) | 38.6 inches (98 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | Mid PTO |
|---|---|
| Clutch | manual |
| Operation | independent |