Compare/Gilson 52045 vs Gilson 53012 C-8

Gilson 52045 vs Gilson 53012 C-8

Verdict: Gilson 52045 vs Gilson 53012 C-8

The Gilson 52045 and the Gilson 53012 C-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 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.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Gilson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Gilson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

8 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

GilsonReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

air-cooledReference

Engine

Fuel tank

2.8 LReference

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Displacement

19.44 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

76 x 70 mmReference

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Power (gross)

6.0 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

0.7 LReference

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Power

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6.0 kWReference

Transmission

TecumsehReference

Tecumseh 2313Reference

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

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Oil type

SAE EP90Reference

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Oil change

sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

idler pulleyReference

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Mid PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

119 cmReference

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Weight

40 kgReference

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Front tire

5.30/4.50x6Reference

4.80x4.00-8Reference

Rear tire

18x8.50-8Reference

8.5x12Reference

Lawn/turf front

5.30/4.50x6Reference

4.80x4.00-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x8.50-8Reference

8.5x12Reference

Length

166 cmReference

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Width

86 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

83 cmReference

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Shipping weight

140 kgReference

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Gilson 52045 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

32Reference

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Attachment overview

36" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

friction discReference

Cutting width

91 cmReference

Overall width

121 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 8 cmReference

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Gilson 53012 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.