Compare/Homelite RE-8 vs Homelite T-10

Homelite RE-8 vs Homelite T-10

Verdict: Homelite RE-8 vs Homelite T-10

The Homelite RE-8 and the Homelite T-10 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Homelite T-10 leads on rated power with 10 hp against 8 hp. Homelite RE-8 is the newer design (1973 vs 1972). In short: choose the Homelite T-10 for outright pulling power, or the Homelite RE-8 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

10 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Homelite (a part of Textron)Reference

Allis-ChalmersReference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

Distributor

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Homelite (a part of Textron)Reference

Engine

Power (gross)

6.0 kWReference

7.5 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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9.5 LReference

Displacement

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24 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

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78 x 83 mmReference

Air cleaner

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oiled foamReference

Transmission

Gears

2 forwardReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Homelite RE-8 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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14Reference

30" Mower deck

Type

manual liftReference

shaft-driven gearReference

Cutting width

76 cmReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

—

electricReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

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122 cmReference

Weight

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385 kgReference

Front tire

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16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

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23x8.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

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16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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23x8.50-12Reference

Length

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177 cmReference

Width

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95 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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104 cmReference

Height (hood)

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90 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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20 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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15 cmReference

Front tread

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77 cmReference

Rear tread

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68 cmReference

Homelite T-10 attachments

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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.