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Sabre 1538HS

Sabre 1538HS tractor
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The Sabre 1538HS is a lawn tractor produced from 1996 to 1997 by Sabre, a part of John Deere, built in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA. It features a 15HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and disc brakes. The tractor includes a mid PTO with manual clutch and supports attachments such as a 38" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. It has a wheelbase of 44.7 inches, weighs 391 lbs, and uses lawn/turf tires sized 15x6.00-6 front and 20x8.00-8 rear.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Sabre 1538HS

Tires

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)
Front axle:Cast-iron
Height (steering wheel):38.6 inches (98 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:230
Battery Group:U1
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:3
Charging system:unregulated

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Disc brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Lawn tractor
Built in:Greeneville, Tennessee, USA
Manufacturer:Sabre (a part of John Deere)
Years produced:1996 - 1997

Attachments

Blade:46 inches width (116 cm), front-mount
Snowblower:42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount, manual-lift
38" mid-mount mower deck:mid-mount Sabre BG10108, 2-blade with manual lift, 38 inches (96 cm) cutting width, 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) cut height

Transmission

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Model:Tuff Torq K55
Oil type:SAE 10W-30
Oil capacity:1.7 qts (1.6 L)

Serial Numbers

1996:GXSABRB010001
1997:GXSABRG010001
Location:Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, under the tractor's seat.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:manual
PTO type:independent
PTO location:Mid PTO

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