Sabre lawn tractors

Sabre 1542HS

The Sabre 1542HS is a lawn tractor produced from 1998 to 2001 by Sabre, a part of John Deere. It features a 15.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, and two-wheel drive. The tractor has a wheelbase of 44.7 inches and weighs 396 lbs. It includes a 42" mid-mount mower deck and optional attachments such as a snowblower and blade. The Sabre 1542HS was built in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA, and originally sold for $1,759 in 1999.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Sabre 1542HS

Tires

Lawn/turf rear	20x8-8
Lawn/turf front	15x6.5-6

Engine

Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter	electric
Idle RPM	1750-3300
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Fuel type	gasoline
Air cleaner	paper and foam
Bore/Stroke	3.44x3.06 inches (87 x 78 mm)
Displacement	465 cc (28.4 ci)
Engine Detail	Briggs & Stratton Intek
Power (gross)	15.5 hp (11.6 kW)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	36 inches (91 cm)
Length	60 inches (152 cm)
Weight	396 lbs (179 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)
Original price	$1,759 in 1999
Years produced	1998 - 2001

Attachments

46" Blade	Sabre, front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm), manual-lift
42" Mower deck	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)
42" Snow blower	Sabre, 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount, manual-lift
Attachment overview	42" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade

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