Sabre 1948GV
The Sabre 1948GV is a tractor produced by Sabre Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 622 cc 38 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 19 hp / 14.2 kW. Transmission: Peerless 820. Operating weight: 568 lbs 257 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 19 hp / 14.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
3.0 gal
11.4 L
Transmission
Peerless 820
Operating Weight
568 lbs
257 kg
Overview
 | 2000
Yard SeriesGarden tractor
Yard Series
Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Sabre (a part of John Deere) |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $3,299 in 1999 | |
Variants | |
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1948GV | gear |
1948HV | hydrostatic |
Sabre 1948GV Engine | |
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19HP Kohler 622cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 3.0 gal
11.4 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Sabre 1948GV Transmission | |
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6-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | sleeve hitch OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 48.5 inches
123 cm |
Weight | 568 lbs
257 kg |
Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Rear tire | 23x9.50-12 |
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 | |
Sabre Lawn Tractors - Yard Tractors - Garden Tractors published in 2000, by John Deere | |
Sabre Tractors published in 2001, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 622 cc / 38 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler CV20S |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
Displacement | 622 cc
38 ci |
Power (gross) | 19 hp
14.2 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 2 qts
1.9 L |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Transmission
Transmission — Peerless 820
Transmission | Peerless 820 |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Sabre 1948GV Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x9.50-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 48.5 inches
123 cm |
Length | 72 inches
182 cm |
Height | 44.9 inches
114 cm |
Weight | 568 lbs
257 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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48" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
48" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Sabre |
3-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 48 inches
121 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 4 inch
2 to 10 cm |
Photos
Sabre 1948GV tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Sabre Lawn Tractors Sabre 1948GV based on its 19 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 1948GV.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 3 hrs
Approximately 3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (3 gal / 11.4 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1 gal/hr (3.7 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 1948GV Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Sabre Lawn Tractors Sabre 1948GV.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)19 hp
Kilowatts (kW)14.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)19.3 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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