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Husqvarna 850-12 vs Husqvarna 970-12
Verdict: Husqvarna 850-12 vs Husqvarna 970-12
The Husqvarna 850-12 and the Husqvarna 970-12 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Husqvarna 850-12 is the lighter machine (224 kg vs 239 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Husqvarna 970-12 is the newer design (1991 vs 1989). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Husqvarna
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Husqvarna
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
HusqvarnaReference
HusqvarnaReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.8 LReference
6.8 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
87 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless MST205Reference
Peerless MST205Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
82 cmReference
85 cmReference
Weight
224 kgReference
239 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Length
199 cmReference
214 cmReference
Height
105 cmReference
105 cmReference
Front tread
60 cmReference
71 to 72 cmReference
Rear tread
60 cmReference
60 cmReference
Husqvarna 850-12 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
34" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
86 cmReference
96 cmReference
Husqvarna 970-12 attachments
38" Mower deck
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.