Compare/Honda HT-R3009 vs Honda RT5000

Honda HT-R3009 vs Honda RT5000

Verdict: Honda HT-R3009 vs Honda RT5000

The Honda HT-R3009 and the Honda RT5000 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Honda RT5000 leads on rated power with 11 hp against 9 hp. Honda HT-R3009 is the lighter machine (165 kg vs 435 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Honda RT5000 is the newer design (1986 vs 1985). In short: choose the Honda RT5000 for outright pulling power, or the Honda HT-R3009 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

Honda

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Honda

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

9 hp

11 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

HondaReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Four forward and two reverse gears with high and low range.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rear (4WD)Reference

Steering

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manual four-wheelReference

Engine

Fuel tank

1.9 LReference

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Displacement

16.5 ciReference

20.7 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

77 x 58 mmReference

81 x 64 mmReference

Power

6.3 kWReference

8.2 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug

NGK BPR5ESReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.762 mmReference

1.016 mmReference

Oil capacity

1.1 LReference

3.8 LReference

Oil change

100 hReference

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Transmission

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

manualReference

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Hydraulic system

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2.0 LReference

Capacity

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2.0 LReference

Pressure

—

88.3 barReference

Rear Type

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0Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

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249 kgReference

Front lift

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249 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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2000Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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2650Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

109 cmReference

121 cmReference

Weight

165 kgReference

435 kgReference

Front tire

11x4.00-5Reference

20x7.00-12.2Reference

Rear tire

16x6.50-8Reference

24x8.00-14.2Reference

Lawn/turf front

11x4.00-5Reference

20x7.00-12.2Reference

Lawn/turf rear

16x6.50-8Reference

24x8.00-14.2Reference

Length

150 cmReference

208 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

100 cmReference

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Front tread

56 cmReference

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Rear tread

63 cmReference

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Width

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105 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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194 cmReference

Honda HT-R3009 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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30Reference

30" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

gearReference

Cutting width

76 cmReference

116 cmReference

Overall width

106 cmReference

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Cut height

2 to 8 cmReference

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Cut positions

6Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

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8.3 LReference

Honda RT5000 attachments

Attachment overview

46" 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.