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Gilson 52037 Super 8 vs Gilson 865 RM-8E
Verdict: Gilson 52037 Super 8 vs Gilson 865 RM-8E
The Gilson 52037 Super 8 and the Gilson 865 RM-8E are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Gilson 865 RM-8E is the lighter machine (141 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
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
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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
141 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
10x4.10-4Reference
Rear tire
20x8.00-10Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
10x4.10-4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8.00-10Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Length
163 cmReference
138 cmReference
Width
86 cmReference
104 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
90 cmReference
96 cmReference
Shipping weight
201 kgReference
141 kgReference
Gilson 52037 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
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 865 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.