· 1973 Unverified Gilson 52037 Super 8 Gilson 52037 Super 8 — Lawn tractor · 8 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
The Gilson 52037 Super 8 is a compact lawn tractor with an 8 hp rating, making it one of the more compact options in its class. Manufactured between 1973 and 1976, the 52037 Super 8 features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine powering two-wheel drive. The listed weight of this model is 201 kg, and it is suitable for tasks of approximately 200 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Richest spec table
51 rows
Production years
1973-1976
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Manufacturer Gilson Reference
Lawn tractor Reference
Original price was $845 in 1976 Reference
Two-wheel drive Reference
Manual steering Reference
Disc brakes Reference
Open operator station. Reference
8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline Reference
Briggs & Stratton 190407 Reference
gasoline Reference
1-cylinder Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft Reference
Displacement 19.44 ci Reference
Bore/Stroke 76 x 70 mm Reference
Power (gross) 6.0 kW Reference
Starter electric Reference
Starter volts 12 Reference
Oil change 25 h Reference
friction disc Reference
Type belt-driven friction disc Reference
Gears infinite forward and reverse Reference
Oil capacity 0.5 L Reference
Oil type Alvania EP 71030 Reference
Oil change sealed unit, owner service is not recommended Reference
Mid PTO independent Reference
Clutch manual idler Reference
Mid PTO Type pulley Reference
Wheelbase 109 cm Reference
Weight 201 kg Reference
Front tire 13x5.00-6 Reference
Rear tire 20x8.00-10 Reference
Lawn/turf front 13x5.00-6 Reference
Lawn/turf rear 20x8.00-10 Reference
Length 163 cm Reference
Width 86 cm Reference
Height (steering wheel) 90 cm Reference
Shipping weight 201 kg Reference
36" mid-mount mower deck Reference
snowblower Reference
blade Reference
Ground negative Reference
Charging system alternator Reference
Battery volts 12 Reference
Battery AH 24 Reference
36" mid-mount mower deck Reference
Snowblower Reference
Blade Reference
Type mid-mount Gilson 62517 Reference
Type 2-blade with manual lift Reference
Cutting width 91 cm Reference
Overall width 121 cm Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
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