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Homelite RE-5

The Homelite RE-5 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1973 to 1976 by Homelite, a part of Textron. It features a 5 hp Briggs & Stratton 206cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a manual recoil starter. The mower has a 2-speed transmission with 2 forward and 1 reverse gear, two-wheel drive, and manual steering. It weighs 270 lbs (122 kg) including the 26" mid-mount mower deck, which has a manual lift and a cutting width of 26 inches (66 cm). The original price was $414 in 1973.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Homelite RE-5

Engine

Cooling:air-cooled
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:0.75 gal (2.8 L)
Fuel type:gasoline
Bore/Stroke:2.56x2.44 inches (65 x 62 mm)
Displacement:206 cc (12.57 ci)
Starter type:manual recoil
Engine detail:Briggs & Stratton 130000
Power (gross):5 hp (3.7 kW)

Dimensions

Weight:270 lbs (122 kg)
Rear tire:4.80x4.00-8
Front tire:4.10x3.50-4

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Riding lawn mower
Original price:$414 in 1973
Years produced:1973 - 1976

Attachments

Lift:manual lift
Type:mid-mount Homelite
Mower deck:26" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width:26 inches (66 cm)

Transmission

Type:2-speed
Gears:2 forward and 1 reverse

Related Models

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Model:RE-8