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Sabre 1338GS vs Sabre 1438HS
Verdict: Sabre 1338GS vs Sabre 1438HS
The Sabre 1338GS and the Sabre 1438HS are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Sabre 1438HS leads on rated power with 15 hp against 13 hp. Sabre 1438HS is the newer design (1999 vs 1996). In short: choose the Sabre 1438HS for outright pulling power, or the Sabre 1338GS 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
Sabre
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Sabre
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
13 hp
15 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Sabre (a part of John Deere)Reference
Sabre (a part of John Deere)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Power (gross)
9.7 kWReference
10.8 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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87 x 78 mmReference
Air cleaner
—
paper with foamReference
Idle RPM
—
1750-3300Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Dana 4360Reference
Tuff Torq K51Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
113 cmReference
113 cmReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.5-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8.00-8Reference
20x8-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8.00-8Reference
20x8-8Reference
Length
152 cmReference
152 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
98 cmReference
98 cmReference
Weight
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175 kgReference
Sabre 1338GS attachments
1338GS Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, under the tractor's seat.Reference
Serial number decal on top of the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
—
unregulatedReference
Charging amps
—
4Reference
Battery CCA
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230Reference
Battery Group
—
BCI U1Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
96 cmReference
Cut height
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2 to 10 cmReference
Sabre 1438HS attachments
1438HS Serial Numbers
1999
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GX1438B 010001Reference
2000
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GX1438B 020001Reference
2001
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GX1438B 120228Reference
Attachment overview
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.