Gilson 52014 RM-8

The Gilson 52014 RM-8 is a 1971 riding lawn mower manufactured by Gilson. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil start. The mower has a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gear. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The mower weighs 275 lbs (124 kg) and has dimensions of 54.25 inches length, 41 inches width, and 38 inches height. Tires are sized 10x4.10-4 front and 16x6.50-8 rear. Attachments include a 34" mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades and manual lift, providing a cutting width of 34 inches (86 cm). The original price was $500 in 1971. Variants include the 52015 model with electric start.