Compare/Homelite RM-7 vs Homelite Yard Trac

Homelite RM-7 vs Homelite Yard Trac

Verdict: Homelite RM-7 vs Homelite Yard Trac

The Homelite RM-7 and the Homelite Yard Trac are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Homelite RM-7 leads on rated power with 7 hp against 5 hp. Homelite RM-7 is the newer design (1972 vs 1961). In short: choose the Homelite RM-7 for outright pulling power, or the Homelite Yard Trac 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

7 hp

5 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Homelite (a part of Textron)Reference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

2.8 LReference

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Displacement

16.79 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

76 x 60 mmReference

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Power (gross)

5.2 kWReference

3.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

oiled foamReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

111 cmReference

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Weight

32 kgReference

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Front tire

11x4.00-5Reference

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Rear tire

16x6.50-8Reference

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Lawn/turf front

11x4.00-5Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

16x6.50-8Reference

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Length

145 cmReference

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Width

76 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

88 cmReference

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Height (hood)

73 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

20 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

11 cmReference

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Front tread

55 cmReference

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Rear tread

59 cmReference

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Homelite RM-7 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

3Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

30" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

friction driveReference

Cutting width

76 cmReference

60 cmReference

Cut height

3 to 8 cmReference

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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.