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Gilson 866 Holiday Deluxe vs Gilson M-7
Verdict: Gilson 866 Holiday Deluxe vs Gilson M-7
The Gilson 866 Holiday Deluxe and the Gilson M-7 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 7 hp. Gilson M-7 is the newer design (1968 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
7 hp
7 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
GilsonReference
GilsonReference
air-cooled vertical shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Variants
778
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manual startReference
779
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electric startReference
866
electric startReference
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875
manual startReference
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Engine
Displacement
16.79 ciReference
16.79 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 60 mmReference
76 x 60 mmReference
Power
5.2 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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5.2 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Peerless 1708AReference
Dimensions
Front tire
4.10/3.50-4Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
4.00x8Reference
7.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.10/3.50-4Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
4.00x8Reference
7.50-12Reference
Weight
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480 to 516 poundsReference
Length
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161 cmReference
Width
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91 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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92 cmReference
Shipping weight
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234 kgReference
Gilson 866 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
25" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
63 cmReference
96 cmReference
Gilson M-7 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.