Sabre 1646HS
The Sabre 1646HS is a tractor produced by Sabre Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 465 cc 28.4 ci engine. The rated power output is 16 hp 11.9 kW. Transmission: Tuff Torq K51. Operating weight: 422 lbs 191 kg.
Engine Power
16 hp
11.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.25 gal
4.7 L
Transmission
Tuff Torq K51
Operating Weight
422 lbs
191 kg
Sabre Lawn Tractors Sabre 1646HS Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1996 - 1999
Lawn tractor |
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1996 - 1999 | |
Lawn tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Sabre (a part of John Deere) |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA | |
Variants | |
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1642HV | V-Twin |
1642HS | single-cylinder |
Sabre 1646HS Engine | |
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16HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.25 gal
4.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
Sabre 1646HS Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 44.7 inches
113 cm |
Weight | 422 lbs
191 kg |
Front tire | 15x6.50-6 |
Rear tire | 20x8.00-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | unregulated |
Charging amps | 3 |
Battery CCA | 230 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery Group | U1 |
References | |
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Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 1998, by John Deere | |
Lawn & Grounds Care Sales Manual published in 1997, by John Deere* | |
Commercial & Consumer Equipment Sales Manual published in 1999, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1999, by John Deere | |
Sabre Lawn Tractors - Yard Tractors - Garden Tractors published in 1999, by John Deere | |
*Publication contains known errors. | |
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Operator's Manual Sabre Lawn Tractors (OMGX10130) published in 1996 | |
Operator's Manual Sabre Lawn Tractors (OMGX10226) published in 1997 | |
Operator's Manual Sabre Lawn Tractors (OMGX10143) published in 1997 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 465 cc / 28.4 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 465 cc
28.4 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.44x3.06 inches
87 x 78 mm |
Power (gross) | 16 hp
11.9 kW |
Air cleaner | paper and foam |
Idle RPM | 1750-3300 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Tuff Torq K51
Transmission | Tuff Torq K51 |
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
Sabre 1646HS Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.50-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x8.00-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 44.7 inches
113 cm |
Length | 60 inches
152 cm |
Width | 36 inches
91 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 38.6 inches
98 cm |
Weight | 422 lbs
191 kg |
Front axle | Cast-iron |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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46" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
46" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Sabre BG10110 |
3-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 46 inches
116 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 4 inch
2 to 10 cm |
Photos
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