John Deere 400 vs Sabre 1948GV

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 400

John Deere 400

19 HP · 1975–1983

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Sabre 1948GV

Sabre 1948GV

19 HP · 2000

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 400 and the Sabre 1948GV deliver the same power: 19 HP.
  • The Sabre 1948GV is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1975 for the John Deere 400.
  • The John Deere 400 is heavier: 442 kg versus 257 kg for the Sabre 1948GV.
  • The John Deere 400 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 48".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 400Sabre 1948GV
Power19 HP19 HP
Production years1975–19832000
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders—2
Weight442 kg257 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Gears (fwd/rev)—6 / 1
Wheelbase132 cm123 cm
Length193 cm182 cm
Mower deck60"48"

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