Compare/Homelite RM-5 vs Homelite Yard Trac

Homelite RM-5 vs Homelite Yard Trac

Verdict: Homelite RM-5 vs Homelite Yard Trac

The Homelite RM-5 and the Homelite Yard Trac are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 5 hp. Homelite RM-5 is the newer design (1972 vs 1961). 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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Tell us about your operation

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

Variants

RM-5

recoil startReference

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RM-5E

electric startReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

1.9 LReference

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Displacement

12.57 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

65 x 62 mmReference

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Power (gross)

3.7 kWReference

3.4 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight

174 kgReference

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Front tire

11x4.000-5Reference

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Rear tire

4.80/4.00-8Reference

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Lawn/turf front

11x4.000-5Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

4.80/4.00-8Reference

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Homelite RM-5 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

26" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

friction driveReference

Cutting width

66 cmReference

60 cmReference

Homelite Yard Trac attachments

Attachment overview

24" Mower deck

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.