John Deere GX85 vs Sabre 1338GS

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere GX85

John Deere GX85

13 HP · 1997–2003

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Sabre 1338GS

Sabre 1338GS

13 HP · 1996–1997

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere GX85 and the Sabre 1338GS deliver the same power: 13 HP.
  • The John Deere GX85 is the more recent model: production started in 1997, versus 1996 for the Sabre 1338GS.
  • The Sabre 1338GS has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 30".

Full specs comparison

John Deere GX85Sabre 1338GS
Power13 HP13 HP
Production years1997–20031996–1997
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight155 kg—
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 15 / 1
Wheelbase106 cm113 cm
Length154 cm152 cm
Mower deck30"38"

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