Sabre 1338GS
The Sabre 1338GS is a tractor produced by Sabre Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 13 hp / 9.7 kW. Transmission: Dana 4360.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 13 hp / 9.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.25 gal
4.7 L
Transmission
Dana 4360
Overview
![]() | 1996 - 1997
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Sabre (a part of John Deere) |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA | |
Sabre 1338GS Engine | |
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13HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.25 gal
4.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
Sabre 1338GS Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 44.7 inches
113 cm |
Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Rear tire | 20x8.00-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual Sabre Lawn Tractors (OMGX10130) published in 1996 |
Engine
Engine Detail — Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Power (gross) | 13 hp
9.7 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Dana 4360
Transmission | Dana 4360 |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Sabre 1338GS Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x8.00-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 44.7 inches
113 cm |
Length | 60 inches
152 cm |
Width | 36 inches
91 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 38.6 inches
98 cm |
Attachments
38" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Sabre BG10108 |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 38 inches
96 cm |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Sabre Lawn Tractors Sabre 1338GS.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 1.9 hrs
Approximately 1.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (1.3 gal / 4.7 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.7 gal/hr (2.6 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Sabre Lawn Tractors Sabre 1338GS Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Sabre Lawn Tractors Sabre 1338GS.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)13 hp
Kilowatts (kW)9.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)13.2 PS
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