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Homelite RM-5

Homelite RM-5 tractor
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The Homelite RM-5 is a lawn tractor produced from 1972 to 1973 by Homelite, a part of Textron. It features a 5 hp Briggs & Stratton 206cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with manual recoil start and optional electric start. The tractor has a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, two-wheel drive, and manual steering. It weighs 385 lbs (174 kg) including the 26" mid-mount mower deck with manual lift and a cutting width of 26 inches (66 cm). The RM-5 uses 11x4.000-5 front tires and 4.80/4.00-8 rear tires. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. The RM-5 was originally priced at $500 in 1972 and has a related model, the Homelite RM-7 with 7 hp.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Homelite RM-5

Engine

Cooling:air-cooled
Starter:manual recoil, electric Optional
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel type:gasoline
Bore/Stroke:2.56x2.44 inches (65 x 62 mm)
Displacement:206 cc (12.57 ci)
Engine model:Briggs & Stratton 130000
Power (gross):5 hp (3.7 kW)
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Weight:385 lbs (174 kg) Weight with mower deck
Rear tire:4.80/4.00-8
Front tire:11x4.000-5

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

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

Production

Type:Lawn tractor
Variants:RM-5 recoil start, RM-5E electric start
Years made:1972 - 1973
Original price:$500 in 1972

Attachments

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

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse

Related Models

Homelite RM-7

Model:RM-7