HusqvarnaHard Cross HC3
- Motor
- Shimano EP685 Nm
- Battery
- 630 WhCore S1+, integrated
- Travel F / R
- 180 / 170 mm
- Wheels
- Mullet 29" / 27.5"
- Frame
- Alloy
- Weight
- 24.6 kgManufacturer figure (size not stated)
Overview
The Husqvarna Hard Cross HC3 (€4,799) is a mid-range build of the Hard Cross: Shimano EP6 (EP600) with 630 Wh, RockShox ZEB Select fork, RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ shock, SRAM GX Eagle and SRAM G2 R brakes. Claimed weight is 24.6 kg.
The Hard Cross is Husqvarna's enduro e-MTB: an aluminium (6061) full-suspension frame with 170 mm of rear travel, a 180 mm fork and mixed wheels (29-inch front, 27.5-inch rear). Husqvarna describes it as slacker, shorter and more stable than its predecessor.
The five-build range splits by drive system: HC1 to HC3 use the Shimano EP6 (DU-EP600, 85 Nm) with a 630 Wh Core S1+ battery, while HC4 and HC5 get the Shimano EP8 (DU-EP801, 85 Nm) with a 720 Wh Core S2+ battery. Claimed weights range from 24.6 to 25.4 kg.
- 180 mm fork / 170 mm rear travel
- Mixed wheels 29" / 27.5"
- Shimano EP6 or EP801, 85 Nm
- 630 or 720 Wh integrated battery
Gallery
Photos: Husqvarna
Full specifications
Frame & suspension
- Frame
- 29/27.5", Alloy 6061, Integrated battery, Boost, New HQV Alloy, 170 mm
- Fork
- RockShox ZEB Select, DebonAir, Air, 180 mm, tapered
- Rear shock
- RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, Air, 230x65 mm
- Headset
- Acros ICR, blocklock, ZS56/ZS56
E-system
- Motor
- Shimano EP6, DU-EP600, 250 W, 85 Nm
- Battery
- Core S1+, 630 Wh, 36 V, 17.5 Ah
- Charger
- Charger S, 4 A
- Mode Switch
- Shimano SW-EN600-L
- Display
- Shimano SC-EN600, LCD-Display, Bluetooth
Drivetrain
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM GX Eagle, 12-S
- Cassette
- SRAM PG-1230, 11-50 T
- Chain
- SRAM GX Eagle
- Chainring
- SRAM X-Sync Eagle, 34 T
- Cranks
- Shimano FC-EM600, Aluminum forged, Shimano EP24
- Shift lever
- SRAM GX Eagle, Single Click
- Chain guide
- Husqvarna CGU
Brakes
- Front brake
- SRAM G2 R, 4-piston, Hydraulic disc brake
- Front brake rotor
- SRAM Centerline, 200 mm, 6-hole
- Rear brake
- SRAM G2 R, 4-piston, Hydraulic disc brake
- Rear brake rotor
- SRAM Centerline, 200 mm, 6-hole
Wheels & tyres
- Front tyre
- Schwalbe Magic Mary, Evolution, 62-622, 29 x 2.4, Tubeless ready
- Rear tyre
- Schwalbe Hans Dampf, Evolution, 65-584, 27.5 x 2.6, Tubeless ready
Cockpit
- Stem
- Husqvarna 35, 0 °, Ahead
- Handlebar
- Husqvarna Riser 35 mm, 780 mm, Sweep: 9 °, Rise: 20 mm
- Grips
- Husqvarna MTB, Lock-on grips
- Saddle
- Husqvarna MTB
- Seatpost
- Husqvarna Pro, 31.6 mm, Dropper post
Other
- Wheelset
- NEWMEN Evolution E.G, Tubeless ready, 6-hole, 15x110/12x148 mm, thru axle
- Pedals
- Husqvarna, aluminum
- Max. system weight
- 130 kg
- Weight
- 24.6 kg (manufacturer figure)
Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
Hard Cross geometry
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATop tube length | 574 mm | 604 mm | 632 mm | 661 mm |
| BSeat tube length | 410 mm | 435 mm | 460 mm | 485 mm |
| CSeat tube angle | 77.4° | 77.3° | 77.2° | 77.2° |
| DHead tube length | 100 mm | 115 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm |
| EHead angle | 64.5° | 64.5° | 64.5° | 64.5° |
| FChainstay length | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm |
| GWheelbase | 1215 mm | 1248 mm | 1277 mm | 1309 mm |
| IBB drop | 18 mm | 18 mm | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| JStack | 647 mm | 661 mm | 674 mm | 687 mm |
| KReach | 430 mm | 455 mm | 480 mm | 505 mm |
| LStem length | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| MCrank length | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm |
Source: Husqvarna E-Bicycles.
Hard Cross: builds compared
Hard Cross range →| Hard Cross HC1 | Hard Cross HC2 | Hard Cross HC3 | Hard Cross HC4 | Hard Cross HC5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €3,799 | €4,299 | €4,799 | €5,199 | €5,999 |
| Frame | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy |
| Fork | SR SUNTOUR Durolux38 Boost, Air | RockShox Domain R, DebonAir | RockShox ZEB Select, DebonAir | FOX Float 38 Performance, Grip | FOX Float 38 Factory, Grip 2 |
| Shock | SR SUNTOUR TRIAir | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | FOX Float X Performance | FOX Float X2 Factory |
| Derailleur | Tektro RD-M350 | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8 | SRAM DB8 | SRAM G2 R | SRAM G2 RSC | Magura MT7 |
| Wheels | Rim: Ryde Disc30 | Rim: Ryde Disc30 | — | — | — |
| Display | Shimano SC-EN600 | Shimano SC-EN600 | Shimano SC-EN600 | Shimano SC-EN600 | Shimano SC-EN600 |
| Weight | 25.4 kg | 25.1 kg | 24.6 kg | 25 kg | 24.6 kg |
Hard Cross HC3: FAQ
How much does the Husqvarna Hard Cross HC3 cost?
€4,799 (RRP Germany, VAT incl.). The Hard Cross range runs from €3,799 (Hard Cross HC1) to €5,999 (Hard Cross HC5). Prices vary by country and dealer.
How much does the Husqvarna Hard Cross HC3 weigh?
Husqvarna quotes 24.6 kg. It is the lightest build of the Hard Cross.
What motor and battery does the Husqvarna Hard Cross HC3 have?
Shimano EP6 (85 Nm). 630 Wh battery — core S1+, integrated.
How much suspension travel does the Husqvarna Hard Cross HC3 have?
180 mm at the fork and 170 mm at the rear, on mullet 29" / 27.5" wheels.
What sizes does the Husqvarna Hard Cross HC3 come in?
S, M, L, XL. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.
What is the difference between the Hard Cross HC3 and the Hard Cross HC4?
They share the Hard Cross frame platform; the differences are in the parts — fork: RockShox ZEB Select vs FOX Float 38 Performance; shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ vs FOX Float X Performance; brakes: SRAM G2 R vs SRAM G2 RSC; claimed weight: 24.6 kg vs 25 kg; price: €4,799 vs €5,199.
