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Sabre 15.538HS vs Sabre 1642HV
Verdict: Sabre 15.538HS vs Sabre 1642HV
The Sabre 15.538HS and the Sabre 1642HV are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Sabre 1642HV 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
16 hp
16 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-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
29.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
68 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.6 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Air cleaner
—
paper and foamReference
Idle RPM
—
1400-3350Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K51/K55Reference
Tuff Torq K51Reference
Gears
infinite forward and 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
15x6-6Reference
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
98 cmReference
Weight
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191 kgReference
Sabre 15.538HS attachments
15.538HS Serial Numbers
1996
GXSABAN010001Reference
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1997
GXSABAH010001Reference
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1998
GXSABAR010001Reference
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1999
GX1538B010001Reference
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Location:
Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, under the tractor's seat.Reference
Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, under the tractor's seat.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
—
3Reference
Battery CCA
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230Reference
Battery Group
—
U1Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
106 cmReference
Sabre 1642HV attachments
1642HV Serial Numbers
42" Mower deck
Cut height
—
2 to 10 cmReference
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.