Sabre lawn tractors
Sabre 17.542HS
The Sabre 17.542HS is a 2002 lawn tractor manufactured by Sabre, a part of John Deere, built in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA. It features a 17.5HP Kohler 460cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and a two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and includes a mid PTO with mechanical clutch. It weighs 449 lbs and has a wheelbase of 44.7 inches. Attachments include a 42" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade, and other accessories such as a two-bag rear bagger and tire chains.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Sabre 17.542HS
Engine
| Fuel tank | 2.1 gal (7.9 L) |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.43x3.03 inches (87 x 77 mm) |
| Displacement | 460 cc (28.1 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Engine Detail | Kohler gasoline 1-cylinder air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Power (gross) | 17.5 hp (13.0 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.040 inches (1.016 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 36 inches (91 cm) |
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| Height | 38.6 inches (98 cm) |
| Length | 60 inches (152 cm) |
| Weight | 449 lbs (203 kg) |
| Rear tire | 20x8-8 |
| Wheelbase | 44.7 inches (113 cm) |
| Front tire | 15x6-6 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery CCA | 160 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 9 |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
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| Year | 2002 |
| Built in | Greeneville, Tennessee, USA |
| Manufacturer | Sabre (a part of John Deere) |
| Original price | $1,749 in 2002 |
Attachments
| 46" Blade | Sabre BG20020, front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm), 14 inches height (35 cm), 73 lbs (33 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle |
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| 42" Mower deck | mid-mount Sabre, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 42 inches (106 cm), Cut height 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), Cut positions 7 |
| 42" Snow blower | Sabre 0422GX, 42 inches width (106 cm), two-stage, Total width 43.3 inches (109 cm), Clear height 21 inches (53 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, 195 lbs (88 kg) |
| Attachment overview | 42" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade, Advertised attachments for the Sabre 17.542HS include a two-bag rear bagger, front bumper, weights, and tire chains. |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Features | Two-pedal automatic transmission with cruise control |
| Transmission | Tuff Torq K46 |
Other features
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Serial Numbers
| Location | Serial number decal on the left side, above the rear tire. |
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Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | mechanical |
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| Mid PTO | independent |