John Deere 415 vs Sabre 1542GS
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 415 is more powerful than the Sabre 1542GS: 16 HP versus 15 HP (+1 HP, +7%).
- The Sabre 1542GS is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1995 for the John Deere 415.
- The John Deere 415 is heavier: 420 kg versus 179 kg for the Sabre 1542GS.
- The John Deere 415 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 415 | Sabre 1542GS | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 15 HP |
| Production years | 1995–2001 | 1998 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 3 | 1 |
| Weight | 420 kg | 179 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 128 cm | 113 cm |
| Length | 190 cm | 152 cm |
| Mower deck | 48" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 415 or the Sabre 1542GS?
The John Deere 415 is more powerful than the Sabre 1542GS: 16 HP versus 15 HP (+1 HP, +7%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere 415 or the Sabre 1542GS?
The Sabre 1542GS is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1995 for the John Deere 415.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 415 or the Sabre 1542GS?
The John Deere 415 is heavier: 420 kg versus 179 kg for the Sabre 1542GS.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 415 or the Sabre 1542GS?
The John Deere 415 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".