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Poulan PB1638LT vs Poulan PO1538
Verdict: Poulan PB1638LT vs Poulan PO1538
The Poulan PB1638LT and the Poulan PO1538 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Poulan PB1638LT leads on rated power with 16 hp against 15 hp. Poulan PB1638LT is the newer design (2006 vs 2003). In short: choose the Poulan PB1638LT for outright pulling power, or the Poulan PO1538 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Poulan
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Poulan
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
15 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Poulan (a part of Husqvarna)Reference
Poulan (a part of AYP)Reference
air-cooledReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
manualReference
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15Reference
8.5Reference
Rear tire
18Reference
18Reference
Lawn/turf front
15Reference
8.5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18Reference
18Reference
Front axle
SteelReference
SteelReference
Poulan PB1638LT attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
96 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Poulan PO1538 attachments
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.