John Deere 318 vs Sabre 1842GV
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 318 and the Sabre 1842GV deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Sabre 1842GV is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1983 for the John Deere 318.
- The Sabre 1842GV has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 318 | Sabre 1842GV | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1983–1992 | 1998 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | — | 239 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 6 / 1 |
| Rear lift capacity | 290 kg | — |
| Wheelbase | 116 cm | 123 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 181 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |