Compare/Husqvarna GT-160 vs Husqvarna LTH1797

Husqvarna GT-160 vs Husqvarna LTH1797

Verdict: Husqvarna GT-160 vs Husqvarna LTH1797

The Husqvarna GT-160 and the Husqvarna LTH1797 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Husqvarna LTH1797 leads on rated power with 17 hp against 16 hp. Husqvarna LTH1797 is the lighter machine (180 kg vs 272 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Husqvarna GT-160 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Husqvarna LTH1797 is the newer design (2004 vs 1990). In short: choose the Husqvarna LTH1797 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

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Best match

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Husqvarna

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

17 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

HusqvarnaReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Image courtesy of Tony GreyReference

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

12.7 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

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

Clutch

electricReference

manualReference

Dimensions

Weight

272 kgReference

180 kgReference

Shipping weight

272 kgReference

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Front tire

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15x6.0-6Reference

Rear tire

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20x10-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

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15x6.0-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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20x10-8Reference

Husqvarna GT-160 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

30Reference

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Attachment overview

44" Mower deck

Cutting width

111 cmReference

96 cmReference

Cut height

3 to 11 cmReference

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Husqvarna LTH1797 attachments

LTH1797 Serial Number Location

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.