Compare/Homelite RE-8 vs Homelite RM-7

Homelite RE-8 vs Homelite RM-7

Verdict: Homelite RE-8 vs Homelite RM-7

The Homelite RE-8 and the Homelite RM-7 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Homelite RE-8 leads on rated power with 8 hp against 7 hp. Homelite RE-8 is the newer design (1973 vs 1972). In short: choose the Homelite RE-8 for outright pulling power, or the Homelite RM-7 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

8 hp

7 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Homelite (a part of Textron)Reference

air-cooledReference

Engine

Power (gross)

6.0 kWReference

5.2 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

—

2.8 LReference

Displacement

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16.79 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

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76 x 60 mmReference

Air cleaner

—

oiled foamReference

Transmission

Gears

2 forwardReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Homelite RE-8 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

—

3Reference

30" Mower deck

Type

manual liftReference

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

76 cmReference

Cut height

—

3 to 8 cmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

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111 cmReference

Weight

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32 kgReference

Front tire

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11x4.00-5Reference

Rear tire

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16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

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11x4.00-5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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16x6.50-8Reference

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 RM-7 attachments

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.