Compare/Gilson 53012 C-8 vs Gilson 809 RM-8

Gilson 53012 C-8 vs Gilson 809 RM-8

Verdict: Gilson 53012 C-8 vs Gilson 809 RM-8

The Gilson 53012 C-8 and the Gilson 809 RM-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 53012 C-8 is the newer design (1973 vs 1970). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Gilson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Gilson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

8 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

GilsonReference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled vertical shaftReference

Engine

Power

6.0 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Displacement

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19.44 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

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76 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

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6.0 kWReference

Starter type

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manual recoilReference

Transmission

Tecumseh 2313Reference

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Gears

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3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Front tire

4.80x4.00-8Reference

10x4.10-4Reference

Rear tire

8.5x12Reference

14x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

4.80x4.00-8Reference

10x4.10-4Reference

Lawn/turf rear

8.5x12Reference

14x6.50-8Reference

Weight

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124 kgReference

Length

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138 cmReference

Width

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104 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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96 cmReference

Shipping weight

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124 kgReference

Gilson 53012 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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36" Mower deck

Type

friction discReference

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

91 cmReference

86 cmReference

Variants

809

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manual startReference

865

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electric startReference

Gilson 809 attachments

34" Mower deck

Min cut height

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0 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.