Homelite T-8
The Homelite T-8 is a tractor produced by Homelite Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 318 cc 19.44 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 480 lbs 217 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
0.75 gal
2.8 L
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
480 lbs
217 kg
Overview
 | 1972 - 1976
Model year 1972-19731974-1976
Garden tractorAllis-Chalmers built
Garden tractor
Allis-Chalmers built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Homelite (a part of Textron) |
Manufacturer | Allis-Chalmers |
Garden tractor | |
Original price | $760 (1973 ) |
$999 (1975 ) | |
Homelite T-8 Engine | |
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8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 0.75 gal
2.8 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Homelite T-8 Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Mechnical band brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 39.75 inches
100 cm |
Weight | 480 lbs
217 kg |
Front tire | 5.30/4.50-6 |
Rear tire | 18x9.50-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 3 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Homelite Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1972 | |
T-8 Tractors Owners Manual (24636-4) |
Engine
Engine Detail — 318 cc / 19.44 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 191707 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 318 cc
19.44 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.00x2.75 inches
76 x 70 mm |
Power (gross) | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
Air cleaner | oiled foam |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil change | 25 h |
Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Oil type | SAE 90 |
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Dimensions
Homelite T-8 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 5.30/4.50-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x9.50-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 39.75 inches
100 cm |
Length | 56 inches
142 cm |
Width | 31.5 inches
80 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 34 inches
86 cm |
Height (hood) | 31 inches
78 cm |
Weight | 480 lbs
217 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 9.5 inches
24 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 3.75 inches
9 cm |
Front tread | 25.5 inches
64 cm |
Rear tread | 22.5 inches
57 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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32" mid-mount mower deck | |
36" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
Photos
Homelite T-8
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Homelite Lawn Tractors Homelite T-8.
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-8 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Homelite Lawn Tractors Homelite T-8.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS
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