Gilson 874 Holiday vs Gilson 980 Deluxe 25

Verdict: Gilson 874 Holiday vs Gilson 980 Deluxe 25

The Gilson 874 Holiday and the Gilson 980 Deluxe 25 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Gilson 874 Holiday leads on rated power with 6 hp against 5 hp. Gilson 980 Deluxe 25 is the lighter machine (117 kg vs 119 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Gilson 874 Holiday is the newer design (1970 vs 1964). In short: choose the Gilson 874 Holiday for outright pulling power, or the Gilson 980 Deluxe 25 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.