Homelite lawn tractors
Homelite RM-7
The Homelite RM-7 is a lawn tractor produced from 1972 to 1976 by Homelite, a part of Textron. It features a 7 hp Briggs & Stratton 275cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical band brakes. The tractor has a wheelbase of 44 inches, weighs 270 lbs, and uses 11x4.00-5 front tires and 16x6.50-8 rear tires. It includes a 30" mid-mount mower deck attachment with a manual lift and adjustable cutting height. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground and a 3 amp charging system.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Homelite RM-7
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 170707 |
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 0.75 gal (2.8 L) |
| Air cleaner | oiled foam |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.00x2.375 inches (76 x 60 mm) |
| Displacement | 275 cc (16.79 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 7 hp (5.2 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 30 inches (76 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 57.125 inches (145 cm) |
| Weight | 270 lbs (122 kg) |
| Rear tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Wheelbase | 44 inches (111 cm) |
| Front tire | 11x4.00-5 |
| Rear tread | 23.5 inches (59 cm) |
| Front tread | 22 inches (55 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 28.75 inches (73 cm) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 4.5 inches (11 cm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 8 inches (20 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 34.75 inches (88 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 3 |
Production
| Category | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Years made | 1972 - 1976 |
| Manufacturer | Homelite (a part of Textron) |
| Original price | $600 in 1972 |
Attachments
| 30" mid-mount mower deck | 30 inches (76 cm) cutting width, mid-mount Homelite, 1-blade with manual lift, weight 72 lbs (32 kg), cut height 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm) |
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Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |