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Gilson 52037 Super 8 vs Gilson 809 RM-8
Verdict: Gilson 52037 Super 8 vs Gilson 809 RM-8
The Gilson 52037 Super 8 and the Gilson 809 RM-8 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Gilson 809 RM-8 is the lighter machine (124 kg vs 201 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Gilson 52037 Super 8 is the newer design (1973 vs 1970). 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 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
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
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Starter type
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manual recoilReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil capacity
0.5 LReference
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Oil type
Alvania EP 71030Reference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manual idlerReference
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Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
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Weight
201 kgReference
124 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
10x4.10-4Reference
Rear tire
20x8.00-10Reference
14x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
10x4.10-4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8.00-10Reference
14x6.50-8Reference
Length
163 cmReference
138 cmReference
Width
86 cmReference
104 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
90 cmReference
96 cmReference
Shipping weight
201 kgReference
124 kgReference
Gilson 52037 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Battery AH
24Reference
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Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven friction discReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
86 cmReference
Overall width
121 cmReference
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Variants
809
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manual startReference
865
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electric startReference
Gilson 809 attachments
34" Mower deck
Min cut height
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0 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.