Sabre 1438GS

The Sabre 1438GS is a tractor produced by Sabre Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 465 cc 28.4 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 14.5 hp / 10.8 kW. Transmission: Dana 4360. Operating weight: 391 lbs 177 kg.

Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 14.5 hp / 10.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.25 gal 4.7 L
Transmission
Dana 4360
Operating Weight
391 lbs 177 kg

Overview

Sabre 1438GS tractor photo
1998 - 2001 Lawn tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Sabre (a part of John Deere)
Lawn tractor
Built in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA
Original price was $1,429 in 1999
Sabre 1438GS Engine
14.5HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
1.25 gal 4.7 L
Engine details ...
Sabre 1438GS Transmission
5-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Disc brakes
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO
independent
Clutch
manual
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
44.7 inches 113 cm
Weight
391 lbs 177 kg
Front tire
15x6.5-6
Rear tire
20x8-8
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
unregulated
Charging amps
3
Battery CCA
230
Battery volts
12
Battery Group
U1
References
1438GS references literature
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 1998, by John Deere
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2000, by John Deere
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2001, by John Deere
Lawn & Grounds Care Sales Manual published in 1997, by John Deere*
Commercial & Consumer Equipment Sales Manual published in 1999, by John Deere
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1999, by John Deere
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2000, by John Deere
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2001, by John Deere
Sabre Lawn Tractors - Yard Tractors - Garden Tractors published in 1999, by John Deere
Sabre Lawn Tractors - Yard Tractors - Garden Tractors published in 2000, by John Deere
Sabre Tractors published in 2001, by John Deere
*Publication contains known errors.
1438GS manuals literature
Operator's Manual Sabre Lawn Tractors 1438GS, 1438HS, 1542HS, 1742GS, 1742HSS and 2046HS (OMGX10782) published in 2000
Operator's Manual Sabre Lawn Tractors (OMGX10226) published in 1997
Operator's Manual Sabre Lawn Tractors (OMGX10143) published in 1997

Engine

Engine Detail — 465 cc / 28.4 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer
Briggs & Stratton 28N707
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
Displacement
465 cc 28.4 ci
Bore/Stroke
3.44x3.06 inches 87 x 78 mm
Power (gross)
14.5 hp 10.8 kW
Air cleaner
paper and foam
Idle RPM
1750-3300
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission — Dana 4360

Transmission
Dana 4360
Type
belt-driven gear
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverse
1438GS 4360 belt-driven gear speeds

Dimensions

Sabre 1438GS Tires
Lawn/turf front
15x6.5-6
Lawn/turf rear
20x8-8
Dimensions
Wheelbase
44.7 inches 113 cm
Length
60 inches 152 cm
Width
36 inches 91 cm
Height (steering wheel)
38.6 inches 98 cm
Weight
391 lbs 177 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
38" Mower deck
Type
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

Photos

Sabre 1438GS

Sabre 1438GS

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Sabre Lawn Tractors Sabre 1438GS.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 1.7 hrs

Approximately 1.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (1.3 gal / 4.7 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.8 gal/hr (2.9 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 1438GS Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Sabre Lawn Tractors Sabre 1438GS.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)14.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)10.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)14.7 PS