Compare/Homelite RE-5 vs Homelite RM-7

Homelite RE-5 vs Homelite RM-7

Verdict: Homelite RE-5 vs Homelite RM-7

The Homelite RE-5 and the Homelite RM-7 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Homelite RM-7 leads on rated power with 7 hp against 5 hp. Homelite RE-5 is the newer design (1973 vs 1972). In short: choose the Homelite RM-7 for outright pulling power, or the Homelite RE-5 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Homelite

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Homelite

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

5 hp

7 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Homelite (a part of Textron)Reference

air-cooledReference

Engine

Fuel tank

2.8 LReference

Displacement

12.57 ciReference

16.79 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

65 x 62 mmReference

76 x 60 mmReference

Power (gross)

3.7 kWReference

5.2 kWReference

Starter type

manual recoilReference

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Air cleaner

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oiled foamReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

2 forward and 1 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight

122 kgReference

32 kgReference

Front tire

4.10x3.50-4Reference

11x4.00-5Reference

Rear tire

4.80x4.00-8Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

4.10x3.50-4Reference

11x4.00-5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

4.80x4.00-8Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Wheelbase

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111 cmReference

Length

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145 cmReference

Width

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76 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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88 cmReference

Height (hood)

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73 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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20 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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11 cmReference

Front tread

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55 cmReference

Rear tread

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59 cmReference

Homelite RE-5 attachments

26" Mower deck

Type

manual liftReference

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

66 cmReference

76 cmReference

Homelite RM-7 attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging amps

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3Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

30" Mower deck

Cut height

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3 to 8 cmReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.