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Sabre 1438GS vs Sabre 1546GS
Verdict: Sabre 1438GS vs Sabre 1546GS
The Sabre 1438GS and the Sabre 1546GS are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. Sabre 1438GS is the newer design (1998 vs 1996). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Sabre
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Sabre
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
15 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
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
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Power (gross)
10.8 kWReference
11.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
paper and foamReference
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Idle RPM
1750-3300Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
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
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
113 cmReference
113 cmReference
Weight
177 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6.5-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8-8Reference
20x8.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.5-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8-8Reference
20x8.00-8Reference
Length
152 cmReference
152 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
98 cmReference
98 cmReference
Sabre 1438GS attachments
1438GS Serial Numbers
1998
GXSAB 010001Reference
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1999
GX1438A 010001Reference
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2000
GX1438A 020001Reference
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2001
GX1438A 121450Reference
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Location:
Serial number decal on top of the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, under the tractor's seat.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
unregulatedReference
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Charging amps
3Reference
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Battery CCA
230Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
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Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
116 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
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Sabre 1546GS attachments
1546GS Serial Numbers
46" Mower deck
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.