Sabre lawn tractors
Sabre 15.538HS
The Sabre 15.538HS is a lawn tractor produced from 1996 to 1999 by Sabre, a part of John Deere. It features a 15.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric starter and a 1.25 gallon fuel tank. The tractor uses a Tuff Torq K51/K55 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The mid PTO is independent with a manual clutch. Dimensions include a 44.7 inch wheelbase, 60 inch length, 36 inch width, and 38.6 inch height at the steering wheel. Tires are sized 15x6.00-6 front and 20x8.00-8 rear. Attachments include a 38 inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift. The tractor was built in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA, and originally sold for about $1,800 in 1998.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Sabre 15.538HS
Tires
| Rear tire | 20x8.00-8 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| Model | Briggs & Stratton 28N707 |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1.25 gal (4.7 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.44x3.06 inches (87 x 78 mm) |
| Displacement | 465 cc (28.4 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 15.5 hp (11.6 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 36 inches (91 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 60 inches (152 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 44.7 inches (113 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 38.6 inches (98 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Greeneville, Tennessee, USA |
| Manufacturer | Sabre (a part of John Deere) |
| Original price | $1,800 in 1998 |
| Years produced | 1996 - 1999 |
Attachments
| Type | mid-mount Sabre |
|---|---|
| Blades | 2-blade with manual lift |
| Mower deck | 38" mid-mount mower deck |
| Cutting width | 38 inches (96 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Tuff Torq K51/K55 |
Serial Numbers
| 1996 | GXSABAN010001 |
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| 1997 | GXSABAH010001 |
| 1998 | GXSABAR010001 |
| 1999 | GX1538B010001 |
| Location | Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, under the tractor's seat |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | independent |
|---|---|
| Clutch | manual |
| Location | Mid PTO |