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Gilson 52021 Holiday vs Gilson 52045
Verdict: Gilson 52021 Holiday vs Gilson 52045
The Gilson 52021 Holiday 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 158 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
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
Variants
52021
recoil start with mowerReference
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52022
electric start with mowerReference
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52023
recoil start without mowerReference
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52024
electric start without mowerReference
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Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Fuel tank
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2.8 LReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Oil capacity
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0.7 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tecumseh 616Reference
TecumsehReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
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SAE EP90Reference
Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manual idlerReference
idler pulleyReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Weight
158 kgReference
40 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
5.30/4.50x6Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
5.30/4.50x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Length
130 cmReference
166 cmReference
Width
104 cmReference
86 cmReference
Height
96 cmReference
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Shipping weight
158 kgReference
140 kgReference
Wheelbase
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119 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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83 cmReference
Gilson 52021 attachments
Attachment overview
34" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
86 cmReference
91 cmReference
Cut height
4 to 8 cmReference
3 to 8 cmReference
Gilson 52045 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Battery AH
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32Reference
36" Mower deck
Overall width
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121 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.