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Gilson 53079 GT18E vs Gilson 53080 GT18HE
Verdict: Gilson 53079 GT18E vs Gilson 53080 GT18HE
The Gilson 53079 GT18E and the Gilson 53080 GT18HE are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Gilson 53079 GT18E is the lighter machine (269 kg vs 298 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
GilsonReference
GilsonReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Power
13.4 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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42.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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87 x 58 mmReference
Power (gross)
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13.4 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 2300Reference
Eaton 11Reference
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Weight
269 kgReference
298 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Gilson 53079 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Gilson 53080 attachments
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.