John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs Sabre 1948HV

Verdict by the numbers

• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Sabre 1948HV: 60 HP versus 19 HP (+41 HP, +216%).
• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 2000 for the Sabre 1948HV.
• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 258 kg for the Sabre 1948HV.
• The Sabre 1948HV has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".