Cub Cadet 1512 vs Sabre 1538GS
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1512 and the Sabre 1538GS deliver the same power: 15 HP.
- The Sabre 1538GS is the more recent model: production started in 1997, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1512.
- The Cub Cadet 1512 is heavier: 399 kg versus 177 kg for the Sabre 1538GS.
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1512 | Sabre 1538GS | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 15 HP | 15 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1987 | 1997–1998 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 399 kg | 177 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 113 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 152 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1512 or the Sabre 1538GS?
The Cub Cadet 1512 and the Sabre 1538GS deliver the same power: 15 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1512 or the Sabre 1538GS?
The Sabre 1538GS is the more recent model: production started in 1997, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1512.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1512 or the Sabre 1538GS?
The Cub Cadet 1512 is heavier: 399 kg versus 177 kg for the Sabre 1538GS.