Sabre 15.538HS
The Sabre 15.538HS 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): 15.5 hp / 11.6 kW. Transmission: Tuff Torq K51/K55.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 15.5 hp / 11.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.25 gal
4.7 L
Transmission
Tuff Torq K51/K55
Overview
 | 1996 - 1999
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 | |
Original price was $1,800 in 1998 | |
Sabre 15.538HS Engine | |
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15.5HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.25 gal
4.7 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Sabre 15.538HS Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
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 (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) | 15.5 hp
11.6 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Tuff Torq K51/K55
Transmission | Tuff Torq K51/K55 |
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
Sabre 15.538HS 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 |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 38 inches
96 cm |
Photos
Sabre 15.538HS
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Sabre Lawn Tractors Sabre 15.538HS based on its 15.5 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 4 ft (48 in)1.2 m | Light Duty | Pasture clipping and light brush under 1" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 42 to 48 in105 - 120 cm | Light Duty | Covers compact tractor tire width. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Sabre Lawn Tractors Sabre 15.538HS.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 1.6 hrs
Approximately 1.6 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 (3.1 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 15.538HS Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Sabre Lawn Tractors Sabre 15.538HS.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)15.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)11.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)15.7 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Engine Power:Gasoline (gross): 15.5 hp / 11.6 kW
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