John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs Sabre 1538HS
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Sabre 1538HS: 60 HP versus 15 HP (+45 HP, +300%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1996 for the Sabre 1538HS.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 177 kg for the Sabre 1538HS.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | Sabre 1538HS | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 60 HP | 15 HP |
| Production years | 2018+ | 1996–1997 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 892 kg | 177 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | 113 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 152 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |