Sabre 15.538GS vs Scotts 42531X8
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Sabre 15.538GS and the Scotts 42531X8 deliver the same power: 15 HP.
- The Scotts 42531X8 is the more recent model: production started in 1997, versus 1996 for the Sabre 15.538GS.
- The Scotts 42531X8 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Sabre 15.538GS | Scotts 42531X8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 15 HP | 15 HP |
| Production years | 1996–1998 | 1997 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | — |
| Length | 152 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Sabre 15.538GS or the Scotts 42531X8?
The Sabre 15.538GS and the Scotts 42531X8 deliver the same power: 15 HP.
Which is more recent, the Sabre 15.538GS or the Scotts 42531X8?
The Scotts 42531X8 is the more recent model: production started in 1997, versus 1996 for the Sabre 15.538GS.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Sabre 15.538GS or the Scotts 42531X8?
The Scotts 42531X8 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".