The Sabre 1842GV is a 1998 lawn tractor from the Yard Series, built by Sabre, a part of John Deere, in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. It features an 18 hp Briggs & Stratton 568cc 2-cylinder air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin gasoline engine, a Peerless 820 belt-driven 6-speed transmission with 1 reverse gear, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a 48.5 inch wheelbase, weighs 528 lbs, and uses 16x6.50-8 front and 23x9.50-12 rear lawn/turf tires. It includes a mid PTO with an electric clutch. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 340 CCA and a flywheel alternator charging system. Attachments available include a 42" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade.