Sabre 1742GS vs Toro Z17-52
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Sabre 1742GS and the Toro Z17-52 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The Toro Z17-52 is the more recent model: production started in 2001, versus 1998 for the Sabre 1742GS.
- The Toro Z17-52 has the wider mower deck: 52" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Sabre 1742GS | Toro Z17-52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 1998–2001 | 2001–2002 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 180 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | — |
| Length | 152 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 42" | 52" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Sabre 1742GS or the Toro Z17-52?
The Sabre 1742GS and the Toro Z17-52 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
Which is more recent, the Sabre 1742GS or the Toro Z17-52?
The Toro Z17-52 is the more recent model: production started in 2001, versus 1998 for the Sabre 1742GS.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Sabre 1742GS or the Toro Z17-52?
The Toro Z17-52 has the wider mower deck: 52" versus 42".

