Compare/Gilson 979 Super 25 vs Gilson 981 Standard 25

Gilson 979 Super 25 vs Gilson 981 Standard 25

Verdict: Gilson 979 Super 25 vs Gilson 981 Standard 25

The Gilson 979 Super 25 and the Gilson 981 Standard 25 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 4 hp. Gilson 981 Standard 25 is the lighter machine (112 kg vs 113 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Gilson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Gilson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

4 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

GilsonReference

air-cooled vertical shaftReference

Engine

Displacement

10.43 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

64 x 54 mmReference

Power

3.0 kWReference

Starter type

manual recoilReference

Transmission

Gears

1 forward and reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight

113 kgReference

112 kgReference

Gilson 979 attachments

25" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

63 cmReference

Gilson 981 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.