Craftsman 917.27181 vs Sabre 1948HV
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.27181 and the Sabre 1948HV deliver the same power: 19 HP.
- The Craftsman 917.27181 is the more recent model: production started in 2001, versus 2000 for the Sabre 1948HV.
- The Sabre 1948HV has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.27181 | Sabre 1948HV | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 19 HP | 19 HP |
| Production years | 2001 | 2000–2002 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | — | 258 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 123 cm |
| Length | — | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 48" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.27181 or the Sabre 1948HV?
The Craftsman 917.27181 and the Sabre 1948HV deliver the same power: 19 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.27181 or the Sabre 1948HV?
The Craftsman 917.27181 is the more recent model: production started in 2001, versus 2000 for the Sabre 1948HV.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.27181 or the Sabre 1948HV?
The Sabre 1948HV has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".