Sabre lawn tractors
Sabre 1848HV
The Sabre 1848HV is a lawn tractor produced from 1998 to 1999 as part of the Yard Series by Sabre, a part of John Deere. It features an 18 hp Briggs & Stratton 568cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, and is built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. The tractor includes a 3-gallon fuel tank, mid PTO with electric clutch, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. It supports attachments such as a 48" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. The 1848HV has a wheelbase of 48.5 inches, weighs 567 lbs, and rides on 16x6.50-8 front and 23x9.50-12 rear tires.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Sabre 1848HV
Tires
| Rear tire | 23x9.50-12 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 350777 |
| Starter | electric |
| Idle RPM | 1550-3350 |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry with foam precleaner |
| Displacement | 568 cc (34.7 ci) |
| Configuration | air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
| Power (gross) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 37.6 inches (95 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 44.1 inches (112 cm) |
| Length | 71.5 inches (181 cm) |
| Weight | 567 lbs (257 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 48.5 inches (123 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 340 |
| Battery Group | BCI U1 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 16 |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | Yard Series |
| Built in | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Years produced | 1998 - 1999 |
Attachments
| Overview | 48" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade |
|---|---|
| 46" Blade | Sabre, front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm), manual-lift |
| 48" Mower deck | mid-mount Sabre, 3-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 48 inches (121 cm), Cut height 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 42" Snow blower | Sabre, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), manual-lift |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Tuff Torq K61 |
| Notes | According to the Deere parts manual, both the K61 and K62C were used in the Sabre 1848HV. |
| Oil capacity | 3.4 qts (3.2 L) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | independent |
|---|---|
| Clutch | electric |
| Location | Mid PTO |