Sabre lawn tractors
Sabre 1538GS
The Sabre 1538GS is a lawn tractor produced from 1997 to 1998 by Sabre, a part of John Deere, built in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA. It features a 15 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 5-speed Dana 4360 belt-driven gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. The tractor has a mid PTO with manual clutch and an open operator station. Dimensions include a 44.7 inch wheelbase, 60 inch length, 36 inch width, and 38.6 inch height at the steering wheel, weighing 391 lbs. Tires are sized 15x6.00-6 front and 20x8.00-8 rear. Electrical system includes a 12 volt battery with 230 CCA and 3 amp charging. Attachments include a 38 inch mid-mount mower deck and a 46 inch front-mount blade.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Sabre 1538GS
Tires
| Rear tire | 20x8.00-8 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 20x8.00-8 |
| Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 28N707 |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Idle RPM | 1750-3300 |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1.25 gal (4.7 L) |
| Air cleaner | paper and foam |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.44x3.06 inches (87 x 78 mm) |
| Displacement | 465 cc (28.4 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Power (gross) | 15 hp (11.2 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 36 inches (91 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 60 inches (152 cm) |
| Weight | 391 lbs (177 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 44.7 inches (113 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 38.6 inches (98 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 230 |
| Battery Group | U1 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 3 |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Greeneville, Tennessee, USA |
| Years made | 1997 - 1998 |
| Manufacturer | Sabre (a part of John Deere) |
Attachments
| 46" Blade | Sabre BG10018, front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle |
|---|---|
| 38" mid-mount mower deck | mid-mount Sabre BG10108, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 38 inches (96 cm), Cut height 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Model | Dana 4360 |
| Speeds | 5-speed gear |
Serial Numbers
| Location | Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, under the tractor's seat. |
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Steering and Brakes
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | independent |
|---|---|
| Clutch | manual |
| Location | Mid PTO |