Sabre 1538HS vs Scotts 42531X8
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Sabre 1538HS 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 1538HS.
- The Scotts 42531X8 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Sabre 1538HS | Scotts 42531X8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 15 HP | 15 HP |
| Production years | 1996–1997 | 1997 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 177 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | — |
| Length | 152 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Sabre 1538HS or the Scotts 42531X8?
The Sabre 1538HS and the Scotts 42531X8 deliver the same power: 15 HP.
Which is more recent, the Sabre 1538HS or the Scotts 42531X8?
The Scotts 42531X8 is the more recent model: production started in 1997, versus 1996 for the Sabre 1538HS.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Sabre 1538HS or the Scotts 42531X8?
The Scotts 42531X8 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".