Compare/Homelite RE-5 vs Homelite Yard Trac 526

Homelite RE-5 vs Homelite Yard Trac 526

Verdict: Homelite RE-5 vs Homelite Yard Trac 526

The Homelite RE-5 and the Homelite Yard Trac 526 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 5 hp. Homelite RE-5 is the lighter machine (122 kg vs 133 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Homelite RE-5 holds more fuel (2.8 L vs 1.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Homelite RE-5 is the newer design (1973 vs 1969). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Homelite

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Homelite

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

5 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Homelite (a part of Textron)Reference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

2.8 LReference

1.9 LReference

Displacement

12.57 ciReference

12.2 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

65 x 62 mmReference

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Power (gross)

3.7 kWReference

Starter type

manual recoilReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Transmission

Gears

2 forward and 1 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight

122 kgReference

133 kgReference

Front tire

4.10x3.50-4Reference

4.10/3.50x4Reference

Rear tire

4.80x4.00-8Reference

4.80/4.00x8Reference

Lawn/turf front

4.10x3.50-4Reference

4.10/3.50x4Reference

Lawn/turf rear

4.80x4.00-8Reference

16x6.50x8Reference

Homelite RE-5 attachments

26" Mower deck

Type

manual liftReference

friction driveReference

Cutting width

66 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 8 cmReference

Homelite Yard Trac 526 attachments

Yard Trac 526 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate on the transmission cover, ahead of the shift lever.Reference

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.