The Honda HT-R3009 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1985 to 1988. It features an 8.5 hp Honda GXV270 270cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 5-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears. The mower has a mid PTO with an independent manual clutch. It rides on 11x4.00-5 front and 16x6.50-8 rear lawn/turf tires, with a wheelbase of 43.3 inches and weighs 364 lbs. The mower deck is a 30-inch mid-mount Honda type with a single blade and manual lift, offering 6 cut positions with a cutting height range of 1 to 3.5 inches. The HT-R3009 has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. Electrical system uses a 12-volt battery with negative ground.