Honda RT5000 4.80 star(s) (4)

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

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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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.

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.