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Honda RT5000
The Honda RT5000 is a lawn and garden tractor made from 1986 to 1989. It has a single-cylinder, air-cooled gasoline engine made by Honda. The engine is small for its class but runs at a very high speed of 3600 rpm. It produces 11 hp, which is below average for tractors of its type. This tractor has manual steering and a gear-type transmission with 8 forward gears and 2 reverse gears. It has an independent PTO with two speeds: 2650 rpm and 2000 rpm. The RT5000 is quite heavy for its size, weighing 959 lb. It has a very high hitch capacity of 550 lb for its category. The tractor comes with an open operator station and a two-post roll-over protection system (ROPS). It can be fitted with a snowblower attachment, making it useful in winter too. The fuel tank holds 8.3 liters of gas.
ManufacturerHondaPower11 hpEngine1-cylTransGear type
Quick specs
- Category
- Lawn and Garden
- Engine Power Output
- 11hp
- Operating Weight
- 959 lb
- Transmission
- Gear type
At a glance
How the RT5000 compares
vs. Lawn and Garden medianDistribution
Engine Power (hp)
Across all Lawn and Garden tractors
11 hp · 12th
This model
4
Median 18 hp
28
This modelLawn and Garden tractorsMediann = 380
The RT5000 ranks at the 12th percentile for engine power among recorded lawn and garden tractors.
Overview
About the Honda RT5000
The Honda RT5000 is a lawn and garden tractor made from 1986 to 1989. It has a single-cylinder, air-cooled gasoline engine made by Honda. The engine is small for its class but runs at a very high speed of 3600 rpm. It produces 11 hp, which is below average for tractors of its type. This tractor has manual steering and a gear-type transmission with 8 forward gears and 2 reverse gears. It has an independent PTO with two speeds: 2650 rpm and 2000 rpm. The RT5000 is quite heavy for its size, weighing 959 lb. It has a very high hitch capacity of 550 lb for its category. The tractor comes with an open operator station and a two-post roll-over protection system (ROPS). It can be fitted with a snowblower attachment, making it useful in winter too. The fuel tank holds 8.3 liters of gas.
Full specifications
Every recorded spec
General
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Model | RT5000 |
| Category | Lawn and Garden tractor |
| Years built | 1986–1989 |
| Operating weight | 959lb |
Engine
| Make | Honda |
|---|---|
| Model | GX340 |
| Power | 11hp |
| Cylinders | 1 |
| Displacement | 20.7ci |
| Bore | 3.19in |
| Stroke | 2.52in |
Transmission
| Type | Gear type |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 8 |
| Reverse gears | 2 |
Chassis & drive
| Steering | Manual |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical shoe |
| Cab | Open operator station with two-post ROPS |
Power take-off
| Rear PTO | Independent |
|---|---|
| PTO speed | 2,650rpm |
Dimensions
| Length | 81.9in |
|---|---|
| Width | 41.3in |
| Height | 76.4in |
| Operating weight | 959lb |
Head to head
RT5000 vs. Lawn and Garden median
How the Honda RT5000 compares to other Lawn and Garden tractors
| Spec | This model | Lawn and Garden median | Difference | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Power | 11 hp | 18 hp | -39% | 12th |
| Engine Displacement | 20.7 ci | 41.1 ci | -50% | 6th |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 | -50% | 17th |
| Forward Gears | 8 | 6 | +33% | 82nd |
| Operating Weight | 959 lb | 738 lb | +30% | 61st |
| Length | 81.9 in | 71.7 in | +14% | 78th |
| Width | 41.3 in | 43.3 in | -5% | 39th |
| Height | 76.4 in | 42.9 in | +78% | 93rd |
Medians and percentiles are computed from the lawn and garden tractors in our database with a recorded value for each spec (sample sizes 152–380 models).
Compare to tractors with similar specs
Commonly compared Honda tractors
| Tractor | Engine Power | Operating Weight | Years | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda H3011 | 11 hp | 364 lb | — | Compare → |
| Honda Harmony H1011 | 11 hp | 330 lb | — | Compare → |
| Honda HF1211 | 11 hp | 368 lb | — | Compare → |
| Honda HT-R3811 | 11 hp | 860 lb | 1985–1988 | Compare → |
| Honda HT3810 | 10.1 hp | 545 lb | 1985–1989 | Compare → |
Commonly compared tractors with similar horsepower from other brands
| Tractor | Engine Power | Operating Weight | Years | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cub Cadet 1100 | 11 hp | 570 lb | 1974–1979 | Compare → |
| Cub Cadet 482 | 11 hp | — | 1979–1981 | Compare → |
| Deutz F1L612 | 10.8 hp | 1,830 lb | — | Compare → |
| Deutz F1M414 | 10.8 hp | 2,491 lb | — | Compare → |
| Allis Chalmers WC (1933-1937) | 11.9 hp | 3,188 lb | 1933–1937 | Compare → |
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FAQ
Common questions
When was the Honda RT5000 in production?
Honda RT5000 production started in 1986 and ended in 1989.
What transmission is in the Honda RT5000?
Transmission on the Honda RT5000 is Gear type, with 8 forward speeds.
What three-point hitch category does the Honda RT5000 use?
The Honda RT5000 has a Category Category 0 three-point hitch rated to lift 550 lb.
How much horsepower does the Honda RT5000 have?
The Honda RT5000 produces 11 hp from its 1-cylinder engine. Engine displacement is 20.7 ci.
How much does the Honda RT5000 weigh?
The Honda RT5000 weighs about 959 lb in operating condition.
What maintenance does the Honda RT5000 require?
Like any tractor, the Honda RT5000 needs periodic engine oil and filter changes, hydraulic fluid checks, and regular greasing and inspection. The owner's manual lists the manufacturer's recommended service intervals.