John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Sabre 1638HS

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 1600 Turbo

John Deere 1600 Turbo

64 HP · 2002–2006

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Sabre 1638HS

Sabre 1638HS

16 HP · 1997

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Sabre 1638HS: 64 HP versus 16 HP (+48 HP, +300%).
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1997 for the Sabre 1638HS.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 1600 TurboSabre 1638HS
Power64 HP16 HP
Production years2002–20061997
FuelDieselGasoline
Cylinders41
Weight1 791 kg
Drive4WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase152 cm113 cm
Length335 cm152 cm
Mower deck42"38"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Sabre 1638HS?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Sabre 1638HS: 64 HP versus 16 HP (+48 HP, +300%).

Which is more recent, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Sabre 1638HS?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1997 for the Sabre 1638HS.

Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Sabre 1638HS?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

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