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Gilson 52037 Super 8

Gilson 52037 Super 8 tractor
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The Gilson 52037 Super 8 is a lawn tractor produced from 1973 to 1976 by Gilson. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a belt-driven friction disc transmission offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has a wheelbase of 43.25 inches, weighs 445 lbs with the mower deck, and rides on 13x5.00-6 front and 20x8.00-10 rear tires. It includes a mid PTO with manual idler clutch and pulley type, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and disc brakes. Attachments available include a 36" mid-mount mower deck, 42" front blade, and 36" front snow blower.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 52037 Super 8

Power

Power (gross):8 hp (6.0 kW)

Tires

Rear tire:20x8.00-10
Front tire:13x5.00-6

Engine

Model:Briggs & Stratton 190407
Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel type:gasoline
Bore/Stroke:3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement:318 cc (19.44 ci)
Power (gross):8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts:12
Oil change interval:25 h

Dimensions

Width:34 inches (86 cm)
Length:64.5 inches (163 cm)
Wheelbase:43.25 inches (109 cm)
Shipping weight:445 lbs (201 kg) Weight with mower deck
Height (steering wheel):35.5 inches (90 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery AH:24
Battery volts:12
Charging system:alternator

Production

Type:Lawn tractor
Years made:1973 - 1976
Manufacturer:Gilson
Original price:$845 in 1976

Attachments

42" Blade:Gilson 62512, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 16.5 inches height (41 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle
36" Snow blower:Gilson 62513, 36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount, manual-lift
36" mid-mount mower deck:mid-mount Gilson 62517, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 36 inches (91 cm), Overall width 48 inches (121 cm)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven friction disc
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Oil type:Alvania EP 71030
Oil change:sealed unit, owner service is not recommended
Oil capacity:0.5 qts (0.5 L)

Steering and Brakes

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Disc brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:manual idler
Mid PTO:independent
Mid PTO Type:pulley