Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 52012 RM-5

The Gilson 52012 RM-5 is a 1971 riding lawn mower featuring a 5 hp Briggs & Stratton 206cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine. It has a 1-speed gear transmission and two-wheel drive with an open operator station. The mower weighs 205 lbs and rides on 10-2.75 front and 12x4.10-6 rear lawn/turf tires. It includes a 25" mid-mount mower deck with a single blade and manual lift. Originally priced at $300 in 1971, it is part of a series including models 52013 and 805.
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Model52012 RM-5

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 52012 RM-5

Tires
Rear tire12x4.10-6
Front tire10-2.75
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 130902
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke2.56x2.44 inches (65 x 62 mm)
Displacement206 cc (12.57 ci)
Starter typemanual recoil
Power (gross)5 hp (3.7 kW)
Dimensions
Width27.5 inches (69 cm)
Height38 inches (96 cm)
Length54.25 inches (137 cm)
Shipping weight205 lbs (92 kg)
Electrical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeRiding lawn mower
Year1971
Original price$300 in 1971
Attachments
Blade1-blade with manual lift
Mower deck25" mid-mount Gilson
Cutting width25 inches (63 cm)
Transmission
Type1-speed gear