Sabre 15.542HS
The Sabre 15.542HS is a tractor produced by Sabre Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 15.5 hp / 11.6 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 15.5 hp / 11.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Overview
 | 1998 - 2001
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 15.542HS Engine | |
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15.5HP Briggs & Stratton gasoline | |
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Sabre 15.542HS Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
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Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Full dimensions and tires ...  |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | air-cooled |
Power (gross) | 15.5 hp
11.6 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Sabre 15.542HS Tires |
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Dimensions |
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Attachments
42" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Sabre |
Cutting width | 42 inches
106 cm |
Photos
Sabre 15.542HS
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Sabre Lawn Tractors Sabre 15.542HS 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 15.542HS.
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 15.542HS Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Sabre Lawn Tractors Sabre 15.542HS.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)15.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)11.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)15.7 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare Sabre 15.542HS against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
Current Model
Sabre Lawn Tractors
Sabre 15.542HS
Engine Power:Gasoline (gross): 15.5 hp / 11.6 kW
★ Baseline Reference
International HarvesterMarket Competitor
International Harvester D-214
Engine Power:14
Production Years:1958 - 1962
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