Sabre lawn tractors
Sabre 2048HV
The Sabre 2048HV is a garden tractor produced from 1998 to 1999 by Sabre, a part of John Deere. It features a 20 hp Briggs & Stratton 568cc 2-cylinder air-cooled V-twin OHV gasoline engine, hydrostatic Kanzaki Tuff Torq K65 transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual sector-and-pinion steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 48.5 inches, length of 72 inches, width of 38.2 inches, and height of 44.9 inches. It includes an open operator station, disc brakes, and an optional sleeve hitch. The electrical system is negative ground with a flywheel alternator charging system rated at 16 amps, a 12-volt battery with 340 CCA, and BCI U1 battery group. Attachments include a 48" mid-mount mower deck, 46" front-mount blade, and 42" front-mount snow blower, all with manual lift. The front PTO is independent with an electric clutch. The tractor was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Sabre 2048HV
Power
| Power (gross) | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
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Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| Model | Briggs & Stratton 351777 |
| Cooling | air-cooled V-twin OHV |
| Idle RPM | 1550-3550 |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Air cleaner | dry with foam precleaner |
| Displacement | 568 cc (34.7 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 38.2 inches (97 cm) |
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| Height | 44.9 inches (114 cm) |
| Length | 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 48.5 inches (123 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery CCA | 340 |
| Battery Group | BCI U1 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 16 |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | manual sector-and-pinion |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
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| Series | Garden Series |
| Built in | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Years made | 1998 - 1999 |
Attachments
| 46" Blade | Sabre, front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm), manual-lift |
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| 48" Mower deck | mid-mount Sabre, 3-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 48 inches (121 cm) |
| 42" Snow blower | Sabre, 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount, manual-lift |
| Attachment overview | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
Transmission
| Type | hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Kanzaki Tuff Torq K65 |
| Oil capacity | 3.4 qts (3.2 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch Optional |
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Serial Numbers
| 1998 | 010001 |
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| 1999 | 020001 |
| Serial number location | Serial number decal on the rear of tractor above the drawbar. |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
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| Front PTO | independent |