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Gilson 52016 vs Gilson 52072
Verdict: Gilson 52016 vs Gilson 52072
The Gilson 52016 and the Gilson 52072 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Gilson 52072 is the newer design (1982 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Gilson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
GilsonReference
GilsonReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
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Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Fuel tank
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3.8 LReference
Power (gross)
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6.0 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Peerless 800Reference
Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Gilson 52016 attachments
25" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
63 cmReference
96 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manual idlerReference
Dimensions
Front tire
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15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
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18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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18x8.50-8Reference
Gilson 52072 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
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.