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Husqvarna 970-15 vs Husqvarna GT-160
Verdict: Husqvarna 970-15 vs Husqvarna GT-160
The Husqvarna 970-15 and the Husqvarna GT-160 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Husqvarna 970-15 is the newer design (1999 vs 1990). 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
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
HusqvarnaReference
HusqvarnaReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Power (gross)
11.6 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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13.2 LReference
Displacement
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29.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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68 x 66 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Peerless 820Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
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Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
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Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
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Weight
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272 kgReference
Shipping weight
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272 kgReference
Husqvarna 970-15 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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30Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
111 cmReference
Husqvarna GT-160 attachments
Attachment overview
44" Mower deck
Cut height
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3 to 11 cmReference
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.