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Gilson 432 vs Massey Ferguson Ski Whiz 500SST
Verdict: Gilson 432 vs Massey Ferguson Ski Whiz 500SST
The Gilson 432 and the Massey Ferguson Ski Whiz 500SST are both snowmobiles — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 28 hp. Gilson 432 is the lighter machine (167 kg vs 179 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Gilson 432 is the newer design (1971 vs 1970). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Gilson
62
Fit score
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
28 hp
28 hp
Confidence
40%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
GilsonReference
Massey FergusonReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference
Suspension
bogie wheelReference
bogie wheelReference
Engine
Displacement
24.34 ciReference
26.46 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
65 x 60 mmReference
69 x 58 mmReference
Power
20.9 kWReference
20.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
6000Reference
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Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Fuel tank
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20.8 LReference
Fuel system
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Tillotson HR carburetorReference
Compression
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11.5:1Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Dimensions
Weight
167 kgReference
179 kgReference
Length
248 cmReference
269 cmReference
Width
82 cmReference
81 cmReference
Height
99 cmReference
106 cmReference
Track width
38 cmReference
39 cmReference
Track length on ground
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113 cmReference
Track area on ground
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0.4 m²Reference
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.