Search
Gilson 52037 Super 8 vs Gilson 52045
Verdict: Gilson 52037 Super 8 vs Gilson 52045
The Gilson 52037 Super 8 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 201 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 1973). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
Tune the fit score
Tell us about your operation
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
—
—
Overview
Manufacturer
GilsonReference
GilsonReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
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
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Fuel tank
—
2.8 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil capacity
0.5 LReference
0.7 LReference
Oil type
Alvania EP 71030Reference
SAE EP90Reference
Transmission
—
TecumsehReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manual idlerReference
idler pulleyReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
201 kgReference
40 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
5.30/4.50x6Reference
Rear tire
20x8.00-10Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
5.30/4.50x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8.00-10Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Length
163 cmReference
166 cmReference
Width
86 cmReference
86 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
90 cmReference
83 cmReference
Shipping weight
201 kgReference
140 kgReference
Gilson 52037 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
—
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
24Reference
32Reference
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven friction discReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
Overall width
121 cmReference
121 cmReference
Cut height
—
3 to 8 cmReference
Gilson 52045 attachments
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.