Husqvarna lawn tractors

Husqvarna 970-12

The Husqvarna 970-12 is an articulated front-mount mower produced from 1991 to 1997. It features a 12 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric starter. The mower has a 5-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears. It is equipped with a mid PTO that is independent and integrated with the deck lift lever, operated by a manual clutch. The mower has a wheelbase of 33.7 inches, weighs 529 lbs, and rides on 16x6.50-8 lawn/turf tires front and rear. The 38-inch front-mount mower deck has 3 blades and a manual lift. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power12 hp
Founded38" deck
Model970-12

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Husqvarna 970-12

Tires
Lawn/turf rear16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf front16x6.50-8
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 28N707
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.8 gal (6.8 L)
Bore/Stroke3.44x3.06 inches (87 x 78 mm)
Displacement465 cc (28.4 ci)
Power (gross)12 hp (8.9 kW)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Height41.7 inches (105 cm)
Length84.5 inches (214 cm)
Weight529 lbs (239 kg)
Wheelbase33.7 inches (85 cm)
Rear tread24 inches (60 cm)
Front tread28.2 to 28.5 inches (71 to 72 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Production
TypeArticulated front-mount mower
Years made1991 - 1997
ManufacturerHusqvarna
Attachments
Typefront-mount Husqvarna
Blades3-blade with manual lift
Mower deck38" front-mount mower deck
Cutting width38 inches (96 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
ModelPeerless MST205
Power Take-off (PTO)
TypeMid PTO
Clutchmanual
Detailsindependent, Integrated with deck lift lever.