John Deere 170 vs Sabre 1438HS

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 170

John Deere 170

14 HP · 1989–1990

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Sabre 1438HS

Sabre 1438HS

14 HP · 1999–2001

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 170 and the Sabre 1438HS deliver the same power: 14 HP.
  • The Sabre 1438HS is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1989 for the John Deere 170.
  • The John Deere 170 is heavier: 258 kg versus 175 kg for the Sabre 1438HS.

Full specs comparison

John Deere 170Sabre 1438HS
Power14 HP14 HP
Production years1989–19901999–2001
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders11
Weight258 kg175 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 1—
Wheelbase113 cm113 cm
Length165 cm152 cm
CabYes—
Mower deck38"38"

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