Gilson 52037 Super 8
The Gilson 52037 Super 8 is a tractor produced by Gilson Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 318 cc 19.44 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 445 lbs 201 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
445 lbs
201 kg
Overview
![]() | 1973 - 1976
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Gilson |
Lawn tractor | |
Original price was $845 in 1976 | |
Gilson 52037 Engine | |
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8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Gilson 52037 Transmission | |
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friction disc | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual idler |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 43.25 inches
109 cm |
Weight | 445 lbs
201 kg |
Front tire | 13x5.00-6 |
Rear tire | 20x8.00-10 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 24 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 318 cc / 19.44 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 190407 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 318 cc
19.44 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.00x2.75 inches
76 x 70 mm |
Power (gross) | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse belt-driven friction disc
Type | belt-driven friction disc |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Gilson 52037 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 13x5.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x8.00-10 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 43.25 inches
109 cm |
Length | 64.5 inches
163 cm |
Width | 34 inches
86 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 35.5 inches
90 cm |
Shipping weight | 445 lbs*Weight with mower deck.
201 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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36" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
36" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Gilson 62517 |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 36 inches
91 cm |
Overall width | 48 inches
121 cm |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Gilson Lawn Tractors Gilson 52037 Super 8.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Gilson Lawn Tractors Gilson 52037 Super 8 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Gilson Lawn Tractors Gilson 52037 Super 8.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS
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