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Gilson 52120 RE12E vs Yamaha YT3600
Verdict: Gilson 52120 RE12E vs Yamaha YT3600
The Gilson 52120 RE12E and the Yamaha YT3600 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Yamaha YT3600 is the newer design (1988 vs 1987). 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
Yamaha
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
GilsonReference
YamahaReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Engine
Power
8.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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9.5 LReference
Displacement
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21.9 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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82 x 68 mmReference
Power (gross)
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8.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Compression
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8.5:1Reference
Torque
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23.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
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2500Reference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Gilson 52120 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
96 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Front PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Weight
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496 to 514 poundsReference
Front tire
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15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
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18x9.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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18x9.50-8Reference
Length
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175 cmReference
Width
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122 cmReference
Height
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104 cmReference
Shipping weight
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224 kgReference
Operating weight
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233 kgReference
Yamaha YT3600 attachments
YT3600 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Cut height
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3 to 10 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.


