Homelite lawn tractors
Homelite Yard Trac
The Homelite Yard Trac is a lawn tractor produced from 1961 to 1962 by Homelite, a part of Textron. It features a 4.5 hp Lauson V45D 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a 4-speed friction drive transmission. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with negative ground. Attachments available include a 24-inch mid-mount mower deck and a 36-inch front-mount blade, both with manual lift. The original price was $389 in 1962. The Yard Trac was succeeded by the Yard Trac Deluxe model produced from 1963 to 1968.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Homelite Yard Trac
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Lauson V45D |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Starter | manual recoil, ratchet (Optional), electric (Optional) |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Power (gross) | 4.5 hp (3.4 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Original price | $389 in 1962 |
|---|---|
| Years produced | 1961 - 1962 |
Attachments
| 36" Blade | Homelite, front-mount, 36 inches width (91 cm), manual-lift |
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| 24" Mower deck | mid-mount Homelite, 1-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 24 inches (60 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | friction drive |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |