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Gilson M-8 780 vs Gilson Pacer 9 100
Verdict: Gilson M-8 780 vs Gilson Pacer 9 100
The Gilson M-8 780 and the Gilson Pacer 9 100 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Gilson Pacer 9 100 leads on rated power with 9 hp against 8 hp. Gilson M-8 780 is the newer design (1969 vs 1961). In short: choose the Gilson Pacer 9 100 for outright pulling power, or the Gilson M-8 780 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Gilson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Gilson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
8 hp
9 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
GilsonReference
GilsonReference
air-cooledReference
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Engine
Displacement
18.64 ciReference
22.97 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 70 mmReference
76 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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6.7 kWReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Oil change
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25 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 1708AReference
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Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Gilson M-8 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
139 cmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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118 cmReference
Weight
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376 kgReference
Front tire
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4.80x4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
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6x12Reference
Lawn/turf front
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4.80x4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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6x12Reference
Length
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184 cmReference
Width
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81 cmReference
Height
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114 cmReference
Gilson Pacer 9 attachments
55" 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.