Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 52106 RE8

The Gilson 52106 RE8 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1985 to 1987. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil start. The mower has a 5-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear. It weighs 346 lbs (156 kg) and rides on 4.10/3.50 front tires and 16x6.50-8 rear tires. The mower is two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes, and has an open operator station. Attachments include a 30" mid-mount Gilson mower deck with a single blade and manual lift. The original price was $1,100 in 1987.
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Model52106 RE8

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 52106 RE8

Engine
Power8 hp (6.0 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank0.75 gal (2.8 L)
Fuel typegasoline
Bore/Stroke3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement318 cc (19.44 ci)
Starter typemanual recoil
Engine detailBriggs & Stratton 193707
Dimensions
Weight346 lbs (156 kg)
Rear tire16x6.50-8
Front tire4.10/3.50
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeRiding lawn mower
Original price$1,100 in 1987
Years produced1985 - 1987
Attachments
Blade1-blade with manual lift
Mower deck30" mid-mount Gilson
Cutting width30 inches (76 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
TransmissionPeerless