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Gilson 52090 vs Gilson 865 RM-8E
Verdict: Gilson 52090 vs Gilson 865 RM-8E
The Gilson 52090 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 52090 is the newer design (1984 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
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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6.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Gilson 52090 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
86 cmReference
Variants
809
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manual startReference
865
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electric startReference
Dimensions
Weight
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141 kgReference
Front tire
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10x4.10-4Reference
Rear tire
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16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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10x4.10-4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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16x6.50-8Reference
Length
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138 cmReference
Width
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104 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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96 cmReference
Shipping weight
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141 kgReference
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.