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Sabre 1538GS

Sabre 1538GS tractor
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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.

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