Homelite T-8
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The Homelite T-8 is a tractor made by Homelite. The engine produces 6 kW.
It runs on petrol; the engine is water-cooled. Within the range, rated power spans from 6 to 12 kW; with 6 kW, the T-8 sits at the bottom end. The next one up is the CT-10 with 7.5 kW.
Homelite – other models: the collective page of US lawn tractors outside the named ranges, from the T-8 to the 600, 6 to 12 kW, single-cylinder Briggs & Stratton petrol engines
This page gathers the Homelite lawn and garden tractors the register could not assign to a named range: 14/43, 600, CT-10, T-10, T-13, T-16 and T-8. Homelite is best known in the US as a maker of chainsaws and garden equipment, and in the 1960s and 1970s also built lawn and garden tractors; the T types give the approximate power with the number, CT denotes a version with attachment capability.
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The register lists here 7 versions with 6 to 12 kW, or 8 to 16 hp, with single-cylinder Briggs & Stratton petrol engines.
Such small lawn and garden tractors served homeowners for mowing, snow clearing with attachments and light haulage on their own grounds, a market segment where Homelite played a secondary role alongside its chainsaws.
Buying used, the condition of the Briggs & Stratton engine, carburettor and ignition matter, along with the mower deck and drive belts; since Homelite's tractor production ended long ago, original parts are scarce and are usually replaced through general suppliers for old lawn tractors.
Unlike agricultural tractors, lawn and garden tractors of this class usually lack a category-rated three-point hitch under ISO 730 or a standardised PTO; attachments such as the mower deck, snow blade or trailer instead connect through manufacturer-specific couplings and belt drives. Briggs & Stratton still exists today as a US engine maker and continues to supply parts for its single-cylinder petrol engines.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Homelite Pozostale modele
Technical data
Engine
| Engine make | Briggs & Strattoncorrect |
|---|---|
| Fuel | petrolcorrect |
| Power | 8 hp (6 kW)correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel driveWDcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Plant | USAcorrect |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Homelite T-8 have?
The Homelite T-8 delivers 8 hp.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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