Craftsman 917.27063 vs Sabre 1538GS
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 917.27063 is more powerful than the Sabre 1538GS: 16 HP versus 15 HP (+1 HP, +7%).
- The Craftsman 917.27063 is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1997 for the Sabre 1538GS.
- The Craftsman 917.27063 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 917.27063 | Sabre 1538GS | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 15 HP |
| Production years | 1998 | 1997–1998 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | — | 177 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 113 cm |
| Length | — | 152 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 917.27063 or the Sabre 1538GS?
The Craftsman 917.27063 is more powerful than the Sabre 1538GS: 16 HP versus 15 HP (+1 HP, +7%).
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 917.27063 or the Sabre 1538GS?
The Craftsman 917.27063 is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1997 for the Sabre 1538GS.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 917.27063 or the Sabre 1538GS?
The Craftsman 917.27063 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".