John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs Sabre 2148HV

Verdict by the numbers

• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Sabre 2148HV: 60 HP versus 21 HP (+39 HP, +186%).
• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 2000 for the Sabre 2148HV.
• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 258 kg for the Sabre 2148HV.
• The Sabre 2148HV has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".