John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Sabre 1948GV
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Sabre 1948GV: 64 HP versus 19 HP (+45 HP, +237%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 2000 for the Sabre 1948GV.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 257 kg for the Sabre 1948GV.
- The Sabre 1948GV has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo | Sabre 1948GV | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 64 HP | 19 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2006 | 2000 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
| Weight | 1 791 kg | 257 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 6 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | 123 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 48" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Sabre 1948GV?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Sabre 1948GV: 64 HP versus 19 HP (+45 HP, +237%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Sabre 1948GV?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 2000 for the Sabre 1948GV.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Sabre 1948GV?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 257 kg for the Sabre 1948GV.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Sabre 1948GV?
The Sabre 1948GV has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".