Compare/Gilson 865 RM-8E vs Gilson M-8 780

Gilson 865 RM-8E vs Gilson M-8 780

Verdict: Gilson 865 RM-8E vs Gilson M-8 780

The Gilson 865 RM-8E and the Gilson M-8 780 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Gilson 865 RM-8E is the newer design (1970 vs 1969). 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-cooled vertical shaftReference

air-cooledReference

Variants

809

manual startReference

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865

electric startReference

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Engine

Displacement

19.44 ciReference

18.64 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 70 mmReference

75 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

6.0 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

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Peerless 1708AReference

Dimensions

Weight

141 kgReference

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Front tire

10x4.10-4Reference

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Rear tire

16x6.50-8Reference

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Lawn/turf front

10x4.10-4Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

16x6.50-8Reference

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Length

138 cmReference

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Width

104 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

96 cmReference

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Shipping weight

141 kgReference

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Gilson 865 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

34" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

86 cmReference

96 cmReference

Min cut height

0 cmReference

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Gilson M-8 attachments

Attachment overview

38" 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.