Compare/Homelite RE-5 vs Homelite Yard Trac 730

Homelite RE-5 vs Homelite Yard Trac 730

Verdict: Homelite RE-5 vs Homelite Yard Trac 730

The Homelite RE-5 and the Homelite Yard Trac 730 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Homelite Yard Trac 730 leads on rated power with 7 hp against 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). In short: choose the Homelite Yard Trac 730 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

2.8 LReference

1.9 LReference

Displacement

12.57 ciReference

15 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

65 x 62 mmReference

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Power (gross)

3.7 kWReference

5.2 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

76 cmReference

Homelite Yard Trac 730 attachments

Yard Trac 730 Serial Numbers

Location:

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

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.