Lawn Tractor · 1991 Unverified Husqvarna 970-12 Husqvarna 970-12 — Articulated front-mount mower · 12 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
The Husqvarna 970-12 is a lawn tractor with an approximate output of 12 hp, a typical power rating for its class. It was in production from 1991 to 1997. Fitted with a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, this model features two-wheel drive and a 5-speed gearbox. The operating weight is listed at 239 kg, and it is suitable for areas up to 200 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Catalogue coverageRichest spec table
37 rows
Transmissions
5-speed gear
Production years
1991-1997
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OverviewManufacturer Husqvarna Reference
Articulated front-mount mower Reference
Two-wheel drive Reference
Open operator station. Reference
Engine12HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cyl gasoline Reference
Fuel tank 6.8 L Reference
Briggs & Stratton 28N707 Reference
gasoline Reference
1-cylinder Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft Reference
Displacement 28.4 ci Reference
Bore/Stroke 87 x 78 mm Reference
Power (gross) 8.9 kW Reference
Starter electric Reference
Starter volts 12 Reference
Transmission5-speed gear Reference
Transmission Peerless MST205 Reference
Type belt-driven gear Reference
Gears 5 forward and 1 reverse Reference
PTO & HydraulicsMid PTO independent Reference
Clutch manual Reference
DimensionsWheelbase 85 cm Reference
Weight 239 kg Reference
Front tire 16x6.50-8 Reference
Rear tire 16x6.50-8 Reference
Lawn/turf front 16x6.50-8 Reference
Lawn/turf rear 16x6.50-8 Reference
Length 214 cm Reference
Height 105 cm Reference
Front tread 71 to 72 cm Reference
Rear tread 60 cm Reference
Husqvarna 970-12 attachments38" front-mount mower deck Reference
ElectricalGround negative Reference
Battery volts 12 Reference
38" Mower deckType front-mount Husqvarna Reference
Type 3-blade with manual lift Reference
Cutting width 96 cm Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
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