Craftsman 917.27078 vs Sabre 1848GV
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.27078 is more powerful than the Sabre 1848GV: 19 HP versus 18 HP (+1 HP, +6%).
- The Craftsman 917.27078 is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1998 for the Sabre 1848GV.
- The Sabre 1848GV has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.27078 | Sabre 1848GV | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 19 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1999–2000 | 1998–1999 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | — | 256 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 6 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 123 cm |
| Length | — | 181 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 48" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.27078 or the Sabre 1848GV?
The Craftsman 917.27078 is more powerful than the Sabre 1848GV: 19 HP versus 18 HP (+1 HP, +6%).
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.27078 or the Sabre 1848GV?
The Craftsman 917.27078 is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1998 for the Sabre 1848GV.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.27078 or the Sabre 1848GV?
The Sabre 1848GV has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".