Homelite T-13S
The Homelite T-13S is a tractor produced by Homelite Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 494 cc 30.16 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 13 hp / 9.7 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 875 lbs 396 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 13 hp / 9.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
4 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
875 lbs
396 kg
Overview
![]() | 1976
Garden tractorSimplicity built
Garden tractor
Simplicity built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Homelite (a part of Textron) |
Manufacturer | Simplicity |
Garden tractor | |
Homelite T-13S Engine | |
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13HP Briggs & Stratton 494cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Homelite T-13S Transmission | |
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4-speed shuttle | |
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Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | mechanical |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 875 lbs
396 kg |
Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Rear tire | 23x8.50-12 |
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Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 494 cc / 30.16 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 302431 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
Displacement | 494 cc
30.16 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.44x3.25 inches
87 x 83 mm |
Power (gross) | 13 hp
9.7 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and reverse belt-driven shuttle
Type | belt-driven shuttle |
Gears | 4 forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
Homelite T-13S Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x8.50-12 |
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Weight | 875 lbs
396 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
48" mid-mount mower deck | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Homelite Lawn Tractors Homelite T-13S.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Homelite Lawn Tractors Homelite T-13S Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Homelite Lawn Tractors Homelite T-13S.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)13 hp
Kilowatts (kW)9.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)13.2 PS
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