John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Sabre 1438GS
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Sabre 1438GS: 64 HP versus 14 HP (+50 HP, +357%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1998 for the Sabre 1438GS.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 177 kg for the Sabre 1438GS.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo | Sabre 1438GS | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 64 HP | 14 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2006 | 1998–2001 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 791 kg | 177 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | 113 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 152 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |