Compare/Gilson 52045 vs Gilson 809 RM-8

Gilson 52045 vs Gilson 809 RM-8

Verdict: Gilson 52045 vs Gilson 809 RM-8

The Gilson 52045 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 140 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Gilson 52045 is the newer design (1977 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Gilson

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

8 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

GilsonReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

air-cooled vertical shaftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

2.8 LReference

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Displacement

19.44 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

6.0 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

0.7 LReference

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Starter type

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manual recoilReference

Transmission

TecumsehReference

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Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

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

124 kgReference

Front tire

5.30/4.50x6Reference

10x4.10-4Reference

Rear tire

18x8.50-8Reference

14x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

5.30/4.50x6Reference

10x4.10-4Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x8.50-8Reference

14x6.50-8Reference

Length

166 cmReference

138 cmReference

Width

86 cmReference

104 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

83 cmReference

96 cmReference

Shipping weight

140 kgReference

124 kgReference

Gilson 52045 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

32Reference

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Attachment overview

36" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

91 cmReference

86 cmReference

Overall width

121 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 8 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.