Compare/Gilson 52106 RE8 vs Gilson 865 RM-8E

Gilson 52106 RE8 vs Gilson 865 RM-8E

Verdict: Gilson 52106 RE8 vs Gilson 865 RM-8E

The Gilson 52106 RE8 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 865 RM-8E is the lighter machine (141 kg vs 156 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Gilson 52106 RE8 is the newer design (1985 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

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-cooled vertical shaftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

2.8 LReference

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Displacement

19.44 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

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

PeerlessReference

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Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight

156 kgReference

141 kgReference

Front tire

4.10/3.50Reference

10x4.10-4Reference

Rear tire

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

4.10/3.50Reference

10x4.10-4Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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 52106 attachments

30" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

76 cmReference

86 cmReference

Variants

809

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manual startReference

865

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electric startReference

Gilson 865 attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.