John Deere 116 vs Sabre 1642HS

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John Deere 116

John Deere 116

16 HP · 1981–1985

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Sabre 1642HS

Sabre 1642HS

16 HP · 1998–2002

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 116 and the Sabre 1642HS deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The Sabre 1642HS is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1981 for the John Deere 116.
  • The John Deere 116 is heavier: 219 kg versus 179 kg for the Sabre 1642HS.
  • The Sabre 1642HS has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 116Sabre 1642HS
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years1981–19851998–2002
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders21
Weight219 kg179 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 1
Wheelbase113 cm113 cm
Length161 cm152 cm
Mower deck38"42"

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