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Sabre 1438HS vs Sabre 1538HS
Verdict: Sabre 1438HS vs Sabre 1538HS
The Sabre 1438HS and the Sabre 1538HS are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. Sabre 1438HS is the lighter machine (175 kg vs 177 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Sabre 1438HS is the newer design (1999 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
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
87 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
10.8 kWReference
11.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
paper with foamReference
paper and foamReference
Idle RPM
1750-3300Reference
1750-3300Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
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1.6 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K51Reference
Tuff Torq K55Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
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SAE 10W-30Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
113 cmReference
113 cmReference
Weight
175 kgReference
177 kgReference
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
Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Sabre 1438HS attachments
1438HS Serial Numbers
1999
GX1438B 010001Reference
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2000
GX1438B 020001Reference
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2001
GX1438B 120228Reference
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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
unregulatedReference
Charging amps
4Reference
3Reference
Battery CCA
230Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
BCI U1Reference
U1Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
96 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Sabre 1538HS attachments
1538HS Serial Numbers
1996
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GXSABRB010001Reference
1997
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GXSABRG010001Reference
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.