Compare/Gilson 52015 RM-8 Deluxe vs Gilson 52045

Gilson 52015 RM-8 Deluxe vs Gilson 52045

Verdict: Gilson 52015 RM-8 Deluxe vs Gilson 52045

The Gilson 52015 RM-8 Deluxe and the Gilson 52045 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Gilson 52045 is the lighter machine (140 kg vs 141 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Gilson 52045 is the newer design (1977 vs 1971). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Gilson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

8 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

GilsonReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Variants

52014

manual startReference

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52015

electric startReference

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Engine

Displacement

19.44 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

6.0 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

—

2.8 LReference

Oil capacity

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0.7 LReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

—

TecumsehReference

Oil type

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SAE EP90Reference

Oil change

—

sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference

Dimensions

Weight

141 kgReference

40 kgReference

Front tire

10x4.10-4Reference

5.30/4.50x6Reference

Rear tire

16x6.50-8Reference

18x8.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

10x4.10-4Reference

5.30/4.50x6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

16x6.50-8Reference

18x8.50-8Reference

Length

137 cmReference

166 cmReference

Width

104 cmReference

86 cmReference

Height

96 cmReference

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Shipping weight

141 kgReference

140 kgReference

Wheelbase

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119 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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83 cmReference

Gilson 52015 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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32Reference

34" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

86 cmReference

91 cmReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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idler pulleyReference

Mid PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Gilson 52045 attachments

Attachment overview

36" Mower deck

Overall width

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121 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 8 cmReference

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.