Cub Cadet 1512 vs Sabre 1542GS
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1512 and the Sabre 1542GS deliver the same power: 15 HP.
- The Sabre 1542GS is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1512.
- The Cub Cadet 1512 is heavier: 399 kg versus 179 kg for the Sabre 1542GS.
- The Sabre 1542GS has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1512 | Sabre 1542GS | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 15 HP | 15 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1987 | 1998 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 399 kg | 179 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" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1512 or the Sabre 1542GS?
The Cub Cadet 1512 and the Sabre 1542GS deliver the same power: 15 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1512 or the Sabre 1542GS?
The Sabre 1542GS is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1512.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1512 or the Sabre 1542GS?
The Cub Cadet 1512 is heavier: 399 kg versus 179 kg for the Sabre 1542GS.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1512 or the Sabre 1542GS?
The Sabre 1542GS has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".