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Husqvarna LTH1742 Twin vs Husqvarna LTH17538
Verdict: Husqvarna LTH1742 Twin vs Husqvarna LTH17538
The Husqvarna LTH1742 Twin and the Husqvarna LTH17538 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Husqvarna LTH17538 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. Husqvarna LTH17538 is the newer design (2021 vs 2008). In short: choose the Husqvarna LTH17538 for outright pulling power, or the Husqvarna LTH1742 Twin 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
17 hp
18 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
5.7 LReference
5.7 LReference
Displacement
35.6 ciReference
30.5 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
74 x 68 mmReference
90 x 78 mmReference
Power
12.7 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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13.0 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
SEALEDReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
manualReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
20x8.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
20x8.00-8Reference
Husqvarna LTH1742 Twin attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
14Reference
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Battery CCA
280Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
35Reference
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42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
96 cmReference
Husqvarna LTH17538 attachments
38" Mower deck
Drive
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beltReference
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.