Sabre 1538GS vs Scotts 42561X8
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Sabre 1538GS and the Scotts 42561X8 deliver the same power: 15 HP.
- The Scotts 42561X8 is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1997 for the Sabre 1538GS.
- The Scotts 42561X8 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Sabre 1538GS | Scotts 42561X8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 15 HP | 15 HP |
| Production years | 1997–1998 | 1998 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 177 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | — |
| Length | 152 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Sabre 1538GS or the Scotts 42561X8?
The Sabre 1538GS and the Scotts 42561X8 deliver the same power: 15 HP.
Which is more recent, the Sabre 1538GS or the Scotts 42561X8?
The Scotts 42561X8 is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1997 for the Sabre 1538GS.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Sabre 1538GS or the Scotts 42561X8?
The Scotts 42561X8 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".