Sabre 1742GS
The Sabre 1742GS is a tractor produced by Sabre Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 465 cc 28.4 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 17 hp / 12.7 kW. Transmission: Dana 4360. Operating weight: 398 lbs 180 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 17 hp / 12.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.25 gal
4.7 L
Transmission
Dana 4360
Operating Weight
398 lbs
180 kg
Overview
 | 1998 - 2001
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Sabre (a part of John Deere) |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA | |
Original price was $1,639 in 1999 | |
Sabre 1742GS Engine | |
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17HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.25 gal
4.7 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Sabre 1742GS Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
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 | 398 lbs
180 kg |
Front tire | 15x6.5-6 |
Rear tire | 20x8-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2000, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2001, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2000, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2001, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual Sabre Lawn Tractors 1438GS, 1438HS, 1542HS, 1742GS, 1742HSS and 2046HS (OMGX10782) published in 2000 | |
Sabre Lawn Tractors - Yard Tractors - Garden Tractors published in 2000, by John Deere | |
Sabre Tractors published in 2001, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 465 cc / 28.4 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton Intek |
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) | 17 hp
12.7 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Dana 4360
Transmission | Dana 4360 |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Sabre 1742GS Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.5-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x8-8 |
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 | 398 lbs
180 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
42" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Sabre |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 42 inches
106 cm |
Photos
Sabre 1742GS tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Sabre Lawn Tractors Sabre 1742GS based on its 17 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 4 ft (48 in)1.2 m | Light Duty | Pasture clipping and light brush under 1" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 42 to 48 in105 - 120 cm | Light Duty | Covers compact tractor tire width. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Sabre Lawn Tractors Sabre 1742GS.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 1.5 hrs
Approximately 1.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (1.3 gal / 4.7 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.9 gal/hr (3.3 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Sabre Lawn Tractors Sabre 1742GS Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Sabre Lawn Tractors Sabre 1742GS.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)17 hp
Kilowatts (kW)12.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)17.2 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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