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Sabre 1338GS vs Sabre 14.542GS
Verdict: Sabre 1338GS vs Sabre 14.542GS
The Sabre 1338GS and the Sabre 14.542GS are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Sabre 14.542GS leads on rated power with 15 hp against 13 hp. Sabre 14.542GS holds more fuel (7.9 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Sabre 14.542GS is the newer design (2002 vs 1996). In short: choose the Sabre 14.542GS 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
7.9 LReference
Power (gross)
9.7 kWReference
10.8 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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87 x 78 mmReference
Air cleaner
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paper and foamReference
Oil capacity
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1.4 LReference
Sparkplug gap
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1.016 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dana 4360Reference
Dana 4360Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
mechanicalReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
113 cmReference
113 cmReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8.00-8Reference
20x8-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8.00-8Reference
20x8-8Reference
Length
152 cmReference
152 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
98 cmReference
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Weight
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199 kgReference
Height
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98 cmReference
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 the left side, above the rear tire.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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9Reference
Battery CCA
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160Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
106 cmReference
Sabre 14.542GS attachments
14.542GS Serial Numbers
2002
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GX1442R010001Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Cut height
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2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
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7Reference
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.