Sabre 1642HS vs Wheel Horse 16-38HXL
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Sabre 1642HS and the Wheel Horse 16-38HXL deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Wheel Horse 16-38HXL is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1998 for the Sabre 1642HS.
- The Wheel Horse 16-38HXL is heavier: 186 kg versus 179 kg for the Sabre 1642HS.
- The Sabre 1642HS has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Sabre 1642HS | Wheel Horse 16-38HXL | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1998–2002 | 2000–2004 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 179 kg | 186 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | 119 cm |
| Length | 152 cm | 168 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Sabre 1642HS or the Wheel Horse 16-38HXL?
The Sabre 1642HS and the Wheel Horse 16-38HXL deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Sabre 1642HS or the Wheel Horse 16-38HXL?
The Wheel Horse 16-38HXL is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1998 for the Sabre 1642HS.
Which is heavier, the Sabre 1642HS or the Wheel Horse 16-38HXL?
The Wheel Horse 16-38HXL is heavier: 186 kg versus 179 kg for the Sabre 1642HS.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Sabre 1642HS or the Wheel Horse 16-38HXL?
The Sabre 1642HS has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".