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Husqvarna GT-160 vs Husqvarna LTH1742
Verdict: Husqvarna GT-160 vs Husqvarna LTH1742
The Husqvarna GT-160 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 GT-160 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Husqvarna LTH1742 is the newer design (2004 vs 1990). In short: choose the Husqvarna LTH1742 for outright pulling power, or the Husqvarna GT-160 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-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
29.3 ciReference
36.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
68 x 66 mmReference
94 x 86 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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12.7 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 820Reference
Hydro-Gear 314-0510Reference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Weight
272 kgReference
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Shipping weight
272 kgReference
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Front tire
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15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
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20x10-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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20x10-8Reference
Husqvarna GT-160 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
30Reference
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Attachment overview
44" Mower deck
Cutting width
111 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 11 cmReference
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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.