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Gilson 52039 vs Gilson 768
Verdict: Gilson 52039 vs Gilson 768
The Gilson 52039 and the Gilson 768 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Gilson 52039 is the lighter machine (164 kg vs 188 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Gilson 52039 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 vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
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Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Power (gross)
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6.0 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Tecumseh 616Reference
Dimensions
Weight
164 kgReference
188 kgReference
Front tire
4.10-4x10Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
6.50x16Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.10-4x10Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
6.50x16Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Length
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130 cmReference
Width
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104 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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96 cmReference
Shipping weight
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188 kgReference
Gilson 52039 attachments
30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
86 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manual idlerReference
Gilson 768 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
34" Mower deck
Cut height
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4 to 8 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.


