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Gilson 52038 vs Gilson 868
Verdict: Gilson 52038 vs Gilson 868
The Gilson 52038 and the Gilson 868 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 5 hp. Gilson 52038 is the newer design (1973 vs 1967). 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
5 hp
5 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
GilsonReference
GilsonReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
12.57 ciReference
12.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
65 x 62 mmReference
67 x 57 mmReference
Power
3.7 kWReference
3.7 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
1 forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
140 kgReference
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Front tire
3.50x10Reference
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Rear tire
4.00x12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
3.50x10Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
4.00x12Reference
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Gilson 52038 attachments
25" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
63 cmReference
63 cmReference
Gilson 868 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
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.