Sabre 1542GS
The Sabre 1542GS is a tractor produced by Sabre Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 465 cc 28.4 ci engine. The rated power output is 15 hp 11.2 kW. Transmission: Dana 4360. Operating weight: 396 lbs 179 kg.
Engine Power
15 hp
11.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.25 gal
4.7 L
Transmission
Dana 4360
Operating Weight
396 lbs
179 kg
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Overview
![]() | 1998
Lawn tractor |
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1998 | |
Lawn tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Sabre (a part of John Deere) |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA | |
Sabre 1542GS Engine | |
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15HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.25 gal
4.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
Sabre 1542GS 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 |
Weight | 396 lbs
179 kg |
Front tire | 15x6.50-6 |
Rear tire | 20x8.0-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 3 |
Battery CCA | 230 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery Group | U1 |
References | |
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Lawn & Grounds Care Sales Manual published in 1997, by John Deere* | |
Operator's Manual Sabre Lawn Tractors (OMGX10226) published in 1997 | |
Operator's Manual Sabre Lawn Tractors (OMGX10143) published in 1997 | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
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) | 15 hp
11.2 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 |
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Dimensions
Sabre 1542GS Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.50-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x8.0-8 |
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 |
Weight | 396 lbs
179 kg |
Attachments
42" Mower deck | |
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Type | 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 |
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