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Gilson 53002 S-12 vs Gilson 750 Commander 1200
Verdict: Gilson 53002 S-12 vs Gilson 750 Commander 1200
The Gilson 53002 S-12 and the Gilson 750 Commander 1200 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Gilson 750 Commander 1200 is the lighter machine (261 kg vs 328 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Gilson 53002 S-12 is the newer design (1971 vs 1967). 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
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
GilsonReference
GilsonReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Engine
Displacement
30.16 ciReference
29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 83 mmReference
86 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Tecumseh 2312Reference
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Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven variatorReference
belt-driven gearReference
Dimensions
Weight
328 kgReference
261 kgReference
Front tire
6x6.50-8Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
8.50x12Reference
8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
6x6.50-8Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
8.50x12Reference
8.50-12Reference
Length
161 cmReference
160 cmReference
Width
88 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height
90 cmReference
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Shipping weight
328 kgReference
261 kgReference
Height (steering wheel)
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93 cmReference
Gilson 53002 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Gilson 750 attachments
38" Mower deck
Cutting width
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96 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.