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Homelite RE-8 vs Homelite Yard Trac 730
Verdict: Homelite RE-8 vs Homelite Yard Trac 730
The Homelite RE-8 and the Homelite Yard Trac 730 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 1969). In short: choose the Homelite RE-8 for outright pulling power, or the Homelite Yard Trac 730 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Homelite
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Homelite
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
8 hp
7 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Homelite (a part of Textron)Reference
Homelite (a part of Textron)Reference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
5.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Fuel tank
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1.9 LReference
Displacement
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15 ciReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Starter type
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manual recoilReference
Transmission
Gears
2 forwardReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Homelite RE-8 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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30" Mower deck
Type
manual liftReference
friction driveReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
76 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 8 cmReference
Dimensions
Weight
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133 kgReference
Front tire
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4.10/3.50x4Reference
Rear tire
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4.80/4.00x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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4.10/3.50x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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16x6.50x8Reference
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
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.