Gilson lawn tractors
Gilson 52037 Super 8
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) |
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Tires
| Rear tire | 20x8.00-10 |
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| Front tire | 13x5.00-6 |
Engine
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 190407 |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual idler |
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| Mid PTO | independent |
| Mid PTO Type | pulley |
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