Compare/Homelite RE-8 vs Homelite T-8

Homelite RE-8 vs Homelite T-8

Verdict: Homelite RE-8 vs Homelite T-8

The Homelite RE-8 and the Homelite T-8 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Homelite RE-8 is the newer design (1973 vs 1972). 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

8 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Homelite (a part of Textron)Reference

Allis-ChalmersReference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Distributor

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Homelite (a part of Textron)Reference

Original price

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$999 (1975 )Reference

Engine

Power (gross)

6.0 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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2.8 LReference

Displacement

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19.44 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

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76 x 70 mmReference

Air cleaner

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oiled foamReference

Oil change

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25 hReference

Transmission

Gears

2 forwardReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Oil type

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SAE 90Reference

Homelite RE-8 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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3Reference

30" Mower deck

Type

manual liftReference

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

76 cmReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

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100 cmReference

Weight

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217 kgReference

Front tire

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5.30/4.50-6Reference

Rear tire

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18x9.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

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5.30/4.50-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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18x9.50-8Reference

Length

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142 cmReference

Width

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80 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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86 cmReference

Height (hood)

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78 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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24 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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9 cmReference

Front tread

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64 cmReference

Rear tread

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57 cmReference

Homelite T-8 attachments

Attachment overview

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.