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Gilson 52113 LT8S vs Gilson M-8 780
Verdict: Gilson 52113 LT8S vs Gilson M-8 780
The Gilson 52113 LT8S and the Gilson M-8 780 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 1969). 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
18.64 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
75 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 800Reference
Peerless 1708AReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manual idlerReference
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Dimensions
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
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Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
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Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
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Gilson 52113 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
96 cmReference
Gilson M-8 attachments
Attachment overview
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.