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Sabre 14.542GS vs Sabre 1538HS
Verdict: Sabre 14.542GS vs Sabre 1538HS
The Sabre 14.542GS 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 1538HS is the lighter machine (177 kg vs 199 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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). 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
7.9 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 and foamReference
paper and foamReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
1.6 LReference
Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
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Idle RPM
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1750-3300Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dana 4360Reference
Tuff Torq K55Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
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SAE 10W-30Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanicalReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
113 cmReference
113 cmReference
Weight
199 kgReference
177 kgReference
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8-8Reference
20x8.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8-8Reference
20x8.00-8Reference
Length
152 cmReference
152 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height
98 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
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98 cmReference
Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Sabre 14.542GS attachments
14.542GS Serial Numbers
2002
GX1442R010001Reference
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Location:
Serial number decal on the left side, above the rear tire.Reference
Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, under the tractor's seat.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
9Reference
3Reference
Battery CCA
160Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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unregulatedReference
Battery Group
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U1Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
96 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
7Reference
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Sabre 1538HS attachments
1538HS Serial Numbers
1996
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GXSABRB010001Reference
1997
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GXSABRG010001Reference
38" 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.