Sabre lawn tractors

Sabre 1742GS

The Sabre 1742GS is a lawn tractor produced from 1998 to 2001 by Sabre, a part of John Deere. It features a 17 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 5-speed belt-driven gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 44.7 inches and weighs 398 lbs. It includes a mid PTO with manual clutch and offers attachments such as a 42" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. The Sabre 1742GS was built in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA, and originally sold for $1,639 in 1999.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Sabre 1742GS

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Briggs & Stratton Intek
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Bore/Stroke	3.44x3.06 inches (87 x 78 mm)
Displacement	465 cc (28.4 ci)
Power (gross)	17 hp (12.7 kW)
Starter volts	12

Features

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Disc brakes
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Dimensions

Width	36 inches (91 cm)
Length	60 inches (152 cm)
Weight	398 lbs (180 kg)
Rear tire	20x8-8
Wheelbase	44.7 inches (113 cm)
Front tire	15x6.5-6
Height (steering wheel)	38.6 inches (98 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Production

Type	Lawn tractor
Built in	Greeneville, Tennessee, USA
Years made	1998 - 2001
Manufacturer	Sabre (a part of John Deere)
Original price	$1,639 in 1999

Attachments

Blade	46 inches width, front-mount, manual-lift
Snowblower	42 inches width, front-mount, manual-lift
42" mid-mount mower deck	42 inches cutting width, mid-mount Sabre, 2-blade with manual lift

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