Sabre lawn tractors

Sabre 1542GS

The Sabre 1542GS is a 1998 lawn tractor manufactured 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 belt-driven gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears, 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 396 lbs. Tires are 15x6.50-6 front and 20x8.0-8 rear. Electrical system is negative ground with a 12 volt battery and 3 amp charging. Attachments include a 42 inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift, cutting width of 42 inches and cut height from 1 to 4 inches. Serial numbers are located on the rear fender deck under the seat.
Power-
Founded-
Model1542GS

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Sabre 1542GS

Power
PTOMid PTO
Clutchmanual
PTO typeindependent
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 28N707
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Idle RPM1750-3300
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Air cleanerpaper and foam
Bore/Stroke3.44x3.06 inches (87 x 78 mm)
Displacement465 cc (28.4 ci)
Power (gross)15 hp (11.2 kW)
Starter volts12
Features
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Dimensions
Width36 inches (91 cm)
Length60 inches (152 cm)
Weight396 lbs (179 kg)
Rear tire20x8.0-8
Wheelbase44.7 inches (113 cm)
Front tire15x6.50-6
Height (steering wheel)38.6 inches (98 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery CCA230
Battery GroupU1
Battery volts12
Charging amps3
Production
Built inGreeneville, Tennessee, USA
ManufacturerSabre (a part of John Deere)
Attachments
42" mid-mount mower deck42" mid-mount Sabre BG10109, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 42 inches (106 cm), Cut height 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
ModelDana 4360
Serial Numbers
LocationSerial number decal on the rear fender deck, under the tractor's seat.