Compare/Gilson 52012 RM-5 vs Gilson 868

Gilson 52012 RM-5 vs Gilson 868

Verdict: Gilson 52012 RM-5 vs Gilson 868

The Gilson 52012 RM-5 and the Gilson 868 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 5 hp. Gilson 52012 RM-5 is the newer design (1971 vs 1967). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Gilson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Gilson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

5 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

GilsonReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

air-cooled vertical shaftReference

Engine

Displacement

12.57 ciReference

12.18 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

65 x 62 mmReference

67 x 57 mmReference

Power (gross)

3.7 kWReference

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Starter type

manual recoilReference

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Power

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3.7 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

1 forward and reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight

92 kgReference

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Front tire

10-2.75Reference

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Rear tire

12x4.10-6Reference

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Lawn/turf front

10-2.75Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

12x4.10-6Reference

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Length

137 cmReference

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Width

69 cmReference

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Height

96 cmReference

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Shipping weight

92 kgReference

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Gilson 52012 attachments

25" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

63 cmReference

Gilson 868 attachments

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.