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Gilson 52113 LT8S vs Gilson 53012 C-8
Verdict: Gilson 52113 LT8S vs Gilson 53012 C-8
The Gilson 52113 LT8S 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 52113 LT8S is the newer design (1987 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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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-cooledReference
Engine
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
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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6.0 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 800Reference
Tecumseh 2313Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manual idlerReference
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Dimensions
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
8.5x12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
8.5x12Reference
Gilson 52113 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
friction discReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
91 cmReference
Gilson 53012 attachments
36" Mower deck
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.