Homelite lawn tractors
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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ModelRE-5
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 |