John Deere 318 vs Sabre 1848GV
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 318 and the Sabre 1848GV deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Sabre 1848GV is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1983 for the John Deere 318.
- The Sabre 1848GV has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 318 | Sabre 1848GV | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1983–1992 | 1998–1999 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | — | 256 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" | 48" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 318 or the Sabre 1848GV?
The John Deere 318 and the Sabre 1848GV deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the John Deere 318 or the Sabre 1848GV?
The Sabre 1848GV is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1983 for the John Deere 318.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 318 or the Sabre 1848GV?
The Sabre 1848GV has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 38".

