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Homelite RE-8

Homelite RE-8 tractor
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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.
Homelite RE-8riding lawn mower8 hp Briggs & Stratton engine2-speed transmission30 inch mower deck1973197419751976
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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

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