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Gilson 52117 LT11S vs Gilson 53038
Verdict: Gilson 52117 LT11S vs Gilson 53038
The Gilson 52117 LT11S and the Gilson 53038 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 11 hp. Gilson 52117 LT11S is the newer design (1987 vs 1978). 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
11 hp
11 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
GilsonReference
GilsonReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
24.36 ciReference
24.36 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
87 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.2 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
—
8.2 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 800Reference
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Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manual idlerReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Gilson 52117 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
106 cmReference
Variants
53038
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turf tiresReference
53039
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ag tiresReference
Gilson 53038 attachments
42" 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.