Sabre lawn tractors

Sabre 1948HV

The Sabre 1948HV is a garden tractor produced from 2000 to 2002 as part of the Yard Series by Sabre, a part of John Deere. It features a 19 hp Kohler 622cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, and two-wheel drive. The tractor includes an open operator station, disc brakes, and manual steering. It was manufactured in Horicon, Wisconsin and Greeneville, Tennessee, USA. The 1948HV model offers a hydrostatic transmission variant and optional sleeve hitch. Attachments include a 48" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. The tractor weighs 570 lbs and has a wheelbase of 48.5 inches.
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Model1948HV

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Sabre 1948HV

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler CV20S
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3.0 gal (11.4 L)
Displacement622 cc (38 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross)19 hp (14.2 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Variants
1948GVgear
1948HVhydrostatic
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeGarden tractor
SeriesYard Series
FactoriesHoricon, Wisconsin, USA; Greeneville, Tennessee, USA
Years made2000 - 2002
Original price$3,529 in 1999
Attachments
Blade46 inches width, front-mount, manual-lift
Snowblower42 inches width, front-mount, manual-lift
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches cutting width, 3-blade with manual lift, cut height 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelTuff Torq K62
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch Optional
Serial Numbers
2000M01948H010001
2001M01948H015001
2002GX1948H010001
Dimensions & Tires
Height44.9 inches (114 cm)
Length72 inches (182 cm)
Weight570 lbs (258 kg)
Rear tire23x9.50-12
Wheelbase48.5 inches (123 cm)
Front tire16x6.50-8
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
Front PTOindependent