Honda RT5000 4.80 star(s) (4)

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Honda RT5000 Discussions (8)

Here are the most recent RT5000 topics from our community.
  1. SilverLakeFab

    Honda RT5000 multi-purpose sub-compact tractor engine tear down

    I purchased a Honda RT5000 4x4 subcompact tractor a couple months ago and I was told it had a seized engine. I finally got to start the tear-down last night and I figured I would share the project...
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    Honda RT5000 for the archives

    I just wanted to share some info on the tractor that's been my workhorse for the last 11 years. It's a Honda RT5000 with a 13 hp air-cooled engine, 8 speeds forward, 4 reverse (hi/lo ranges), 4wd...
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    Honda RT5000

    Looking for a replacement carb for this 11 hp Honda. The original one is obsolete along with some of the parts. So if anyone can give me a suggestion that would be great. I changed needle/float...
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    Honda RT5000 won't crank from Ign switch

    After a long cold winter, my '87 Honda RT5000 just makes a single click sound when ignition switch is in starter cranking position. At first I thought the battery was low from sitting around in...
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    Honda RT5000 / H5013 / H5518 tractor front frame mount attachment point dimensions

    Hi Everyone, I'm looking to adapt a snowplow push frame to mount on the front of Honda subcompact tractors (Honda called them "multi-purpose tractors"). My understanding is that the RT5000...
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    Honda RT5000 clatter under load

    I picked up a Honda RT5000 tractor. It runs great, and all the hydraulics work, but under a load, like accelerating. Sounds like a loud clicking. It is load sensitive. It does move, but i do...
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    Honda RT5000 Trans oil

    Good morning all. I have an RT5000 from honda, I had the clutch apart, and now i need to refill gear case. Can someone tell me what fluid belongs in it? Also, the hydraulic system was...
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    Honda RT5000 / H5013 / H5518 subcompact tractor front CV boots

    Hi everyone, Has anyone out there come up with a solution for, or been able to find CV boots that fit the front CV shaft assemblies on Honda RT5000, H5013, and H5518 models (the front CV shaft...
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User Reviews (4)

Read what TractorByNet members think about the Honda RT5000 Subcompact Tractor
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4.00 star(s)
royz

RT5000 Honda
Honda RT5000
Model Year: 1990

It's a great tractor. 4-wheel drive and a low center of gravity makes it very useful on my hillside property. It is built very well, as are all Honda products. I mainly use the dozer for clearing brush. It would be nice if they included a tilt adjustment for that. I have a tiller that works good, but I quit gardening. One big negative is the dependability. The too-complicated fuel system hates ethanol. The way-too-complicated ignition system has been troublesome. Why the "brains" didn't just use a magneto is beyond me. Right now, the tractor is down while I try to figure out which of the many components has failed this time. There are too many possible electrical connections to fail. The Internet is almost useless in finding specific repair info. Most owners don't know what the fix is, but they post guesses and/or throw parts at a problem. The Honda Power Equipment dealer who sold my tractor in 1990 says they are too old to work on and gave me a list of small engine shops. None of those know about the RT5000. My suggestion if you are a mechanic: buy a shop manual.

Pros: 4-wheel drive, 4-wheel steering, low center of gravity, build quality
Cons: Dependability, fuel and ignition system

5.00 star(s)
dant2757

RT5000 Honda
Honda RT5000
Model Year: 1989

This is a fantastic tractor. It only uses about 2 gallons of fuel per hour, my other B&S engines used twice the fuel. The hydraulics are a bit antique. It would be nice to have auxiliary connections and positive up/down cylinders.

Pros: 4WD and steer, power for 11 hp engine (8 hp at 7000 feet).
Cons: Hydraulics, replacement parts are expensive.

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5.00 star(s)
honda rt5000

RT5000 Honda
Honda RT5000
Model Year: 1987

My Honda RT5000 is a great compact tractor. I own a 46" mower deck and a 48" snow blower attachments for the tractor and both perform excellent.

Pros: Great perfomance from a 11hp machine.
Cons: Every once in a while it will not start? When I turn the ignition key it will just click and not turn the starter.

5.00 star(s)
aquafarmer

RT5000 Honda
Was a Great Little Tractor
Model Year: 1990

I did not buy this unit, my mother bought it in the 90's for her 1.5 ac place in Grass Valley, Ca. I came into it this last year after it had sat for about 7 yrs. uncovered in the weather. I can get it to turn over by hand, but not with a new starter and can't get it to start at all. I am still working on it but it needs tires or tubes a lot of time and money to get it back up and running. Need parts.

Pros: When it ran it was great!
Cons: It's not running and can't find cheap parts.

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