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Husqvarna 970-15 vs Husqvarna LTH1742
Verdict: Husqvarna 970-15 vs Husqvarna LTH1742
The Husqvarna 970-15 and the Husqvarna LTH1742 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Husqvarna LTH1742 leads on rated power with 17 hp against 16 hp. Husqvarna LTH1742 is the newer design (2004 vs 1999). In short: choose the Husqvarna LTH1742 for outright pulling power, or the Husqvarna 970-15 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
HusqvarnaReference
HusqvarnaReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Power (gross)
11.6 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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7.6 LReference
Displacement
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36.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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94 x 86 mmReference
Power
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12.7 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear 314-0510Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
20x10-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
20x10-8Reference
Husqvarna 970-15 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
106 cmReference
Husqvarna LTH1742 attachments
42" 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.