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Sabre 1438HS vs MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred

A detailed comparison of the Sabre 1438HS and the MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Sabre 1438HS10.8 kW (14.5 HP)
MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred11.2 kW (15.0 HP)
SpecificationSabre 1438HSSabre 1438HSGarden and Lawn TractorsMTD 960 Fifteen HundredMTD 960 Fifteen HundredGarden and Lawn Tractors
Tractor Main CategoryGarden and Lawn Care TractorsGarden and Lawn Care Tractors
Tractor TypeLawn TractorGarden Tractor
Horsepower10.8 kW (14.5 HP)11.2 kW (15.0 HP)
Weight175.0 kg (385.8 lbs)—
Transmission TypeBelt-driven hydrostaticBelt-driven gear type
Length152.0 cm (59.8 in.)—
Years Made1999-20011970-1976
Engine ModelBriggs & Stratton IntekBriggs & Stratton 325000
Engine Type4-stroke, air-cooled, inline4-stroke, air-cooled
Fuel TypeGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Displacement465 cc (28.4 cu in.)531 cc (32.4 cu in.)
Bore8.76 cm (3.45 in.)8.99 cm (3.54 in.)
Battery12 V, CCA 230A, Group BCI U112 V
StarterElectricElectric
Height98.0 cm (38.6 in.)—
Width91.0 cm (35.8 in.)—
Wheelbase113.0 cm (44.5 in.)—
Fuel Tank Capacity4.7 l (1.2 gal)—
Transmission ModelTuff Torq K51Peerless
GearsInfinite forward and reverse4 forward and 1 reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD4×2 2WD
Max. Travel Speed4.7 km/h (Forward: 5.8 MPH (9.3 km/h) Reverse: 2.9 MPH)—
BrakesDisc—
Cabin TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator station
Steering TypeManual sector-and-pinionManual
Front TiresLawn/turf: 15×6.5-6Ag: 16×6.50-8
Rear TiresLawn/turf: 20×8-8Ag: 23×8.50-12
Stroke—8.31 cm (3.27 in.)
Middle PTO Type—Independent with manual clutch

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