Husqvarna 970-12 Specs, Oil Capacity, Weight & Horsepower

The Husqvarna 970-12 lawn tractor weighs 529 lb (239 kg) using its published weight. This gives a useful published baseline for comparing the Husqvarna 970-12 with similar lawn tractors. With 12 hp (8.9 kW), it carries about 44.1 lb of published weight per horsepower.

TypeLawn tractor
Years1991 – 1997
ManufacturerHusqvarna
DistributorHusqvarna
Engine power
12 hp (8.9 kW)
Transmission
belt-driven gear
Displacement
465 cc (28.4 cu in)
Weight
529 lb (239 kg)

How this model compares

Low average and high benchmarks for comparable models in this dataset.

Horsepower12 hp
Average
LowAverageHigh
Low 7 hpAvg 11.7 hpHigh 20 hp
Displacement465 cc
Average
LowAverageHigh
Low 245 ccAvg 465 ccHigh 724 cc
Fuel capacity1.8 gal
Average
LowAverageHigh
Low 0.75 galAvg 1.5 galHigh 3 gal
Weight529 lb
High
LowAverageHigh
Low 283 lbAvg 340 lbHigh 496 lb
OV

Overview

Identity & ownership

Manufacturer
Husqvarna
Distributor
Husqvarna
Model years
1991 – 1997
Fuel tank
1.8 gal (6.8 L)
EN

Engine

Power & service data

Displacement
465 cc (28.4 cu in)
Bore / stroke
3.44 × 3.06 in (87 × 78 mm)
Engine power
12 hp (8.9 kW)
TR

Transmission

Drive system

Transmission
Peerless MST205
Type
belt-driven gear
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverse
DM

Dimensions & tires

Size, weight & tire data

Weight
529 lb (239 kg)
Wheelbase
33.7 in (85 cm)
Length
84.5 in (214 cm)
Height
41.7 in (105 cm)
Front tire
16×6.50-8
Rear tire
16×6.50-8
EL

Electrical & PTO

Battery, charging & PTO

PTO clutch
manual
Mid PTO
independent
Battery volts
12
Specifications are provided as a reference from published TractorData information. Verify critical service values with the applicable operator or service manual. Husqvarna website