Homelite lawn tractors
Homelite RE-8
The Homelite RE-8 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1973 to 1976 by Homelite, a part of Textron. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with manual recoil and optional electric start. The mower has a 2-speed transmission with 2 forward gears, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It includes a 30-inch mid-mount mower deck with manual lift. The original price was $655 in 1973.
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ModelRE-8
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Homelite RE-8
Engine
| Cooling | air-cooled |
|---|---|
| Starter | manual recoil, electric Optional |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Engine model | Briggs & Stratton |
| Power (gross) | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Riding lawn mower |
|---|---|
| Original price | $655 in 1973 |
| Years produced | 1973 - 1976 |
Attachments
| Lift | manual lift |
|---|---|
| Mower deck | 30" mid-mount mower deck |
| Cutting width | 30 inches (76 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | 2-speed |
|---|---|
| Gears | 2 forward |