Homelite Yard Trac
The Homelite Yard Trac is a tractor produced by Homelite Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 4.5 hp / 3.4 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 4.5 hp / 3.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Overview
![]() | 1961 - 1962
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Homelite (a part of Textron) |
Lawn tractor | |
Original price was $389 in 1962 | |
Homelite Yard Trac Engine | |
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4.5HP Lauson 1-cyl gasoline | |
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Homelite Yard Trac Transmission | |
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4-speed friction drive | |
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Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Full dimensions and tires ... |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Yard Trac Tractor and Mower Parts Lists (23551) published in 1961 | |
Yard Trac published in 1962, by Homelite |
Engine
Engine Detail — Gasoline
Manufacturer | Lauson V45D |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Power (gross) | 4.5 hp
3.4 kW |
Starter | manual recoil |
ratchet OptOptional | |
electric OptOptional | |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse friction drive
Type | friction drive |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
Homelite Yard Trac Tires |
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Dimensions |
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Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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24" mid-mount mower deck | |
Blade |
24" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Homelite |
1-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 24 inches
60 cm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Homelite Lawn Tractors Homelite Yard Trac.
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 Yard Trac Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Homelite Lawn Tractors Homelite Yard Trac.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)4.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)3.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)4.6 PS
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