Sabre 1642GS vs Wheel Horse 16-44HXL
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Sabre 1642GS and the Wheel Horse 16-44HXL deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Sabre 1642GS is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1996 for the Wheel Horse 16-44HXL.
- The Wheel Horse 16-44HXL is heavier: 212 kg versus 179 kg for the Sabre 1642GS.
- The Wheel Horse 16-44HXL has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Sabre 1642GS | Wheel Horse 16-44HXL | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1998 | 1996–2001 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 179 kg | 212 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | 120 cm |
| Length | 152 cm | 172 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 44" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Sabre 1642GS or the Wheel Horse 16-44HXL?
The Sabre 1642GS and the Wheel Horse 16-44HXL deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Sabre 1642GS or the Wheel Horse 16-44HXL?
The Sabre 1642GS is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1996 for the Wheel Horse 16-44HXL.
Which is heavier, the Sabre 1642GS or the Wheel Horse 16-44HXL?
The Wheel Horse 16-44HXL is heavier: 212 kg versus 179 kg for the Sabre 1642GS.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Sabre 1642GS or the Wheel Horse 16-44HXL?
The Wheel Horse 16-44HXL has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".