Homelite lawn tractors
Homelite RM-5
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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ModelRM-5
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 |