John Deere GT225 vs Sabre 1538GS
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere GT225 and the Sabre 1538GS deliver the same power: 15 HP.
- The John Deere GT225 is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1997 for the Sabre 1538GS.
- The John Deere GT225 is heavier: 252 kg versus 177 kg for the Sabre 1538GS.
- The John Deere GT225 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere GT225 | Sabre 1538GS | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 15 HP | 15 HP |
| Production years | 1999–2003 | 1997–1998 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 252 kg | 177 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 113 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 152 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere GT225 or the Sabre 1538GS?
The John Deere GT225 and the Sabre 1538GS deliver the same power: 15 HP.
Which is more recent, the John Deere GT225 or the Sabre 1538GS?
The John Deere GT225 is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1997 for the Sabre 1538GS.
Which is heavier, the John Deere GT225 or the Sabre 1538GS?
The John Deere GT225 is heavier: 252 kg versus 177 kg for the Sabre 1538GS.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere GT225 or the Sabre 1538GS?
The John Deere GT225 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
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