Compare/Homelite RE-5 vs Homelite Yard Trac Deluxe

Homelite RE-5 vs Homelite Yard Trac Deluxe

Verdict: Homelite RE-5 vs Homelite Yard Trac Deluxe

The Homelite RE-5 and the Homelite Yard Trac Deluxe are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 5 hp. Homelite Yard Trac Deluxe is the lighter machine (117 kg vs 122 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 1963). 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

117 kgReference

Front tire

4.10x3.50-4Reference

10x3Reference

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 Deluxe attachments

Yard Trac Deluxe Serial Number Location

Yard Trac Deluxe Serial Numbers

1963

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YTD-26 (model code)Reference

1964

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YTD-26A (model code)Reference

1965

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YTD-5 (model code)Reference

1966

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YTD-6 (model code)Reference

1967

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YTD-7 (model code)Reference

1968

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YTD-8 (model code)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.