Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 721 Commander 600

The Gilson 721 Commander 600 is a garden tractor produced from 1966 to 1967 as part of the C Series. It features a 6 hp Briggs & Stratton 231cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start. The tractor has a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, two-wheel drive, and manual steering. It has an open operator station and weighs 516 lbs (234 kg). The tractor rides on 4.80x4.00-8 front tires and 7.50-12 rear tires. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Optional sleeve hitch is available. Attachments include a 38" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. The 721 variant features electric start, differing from the 720 recoil start model.
Power6 hp
Founded38" deck
Model721

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 721 Commander 600

Tires
Rear tire7.50-12
Front tire4.80x4.00-8
Engine
Coolingair-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel typegasoline
Bore/Stroke2.75x2.375 inches (70 x 60 mm)
Displacement231 cc (14.1 ci)
ManufacturerBriggs & Stratton
Power (gross)6 hp (4.5 kW)
Starter volts12
Variants
720recoil start
721electric start
Dimensions
Width36 inches (91 cm)
Height36.625 inches (93 cm)
Length63.375 inches (160 cm)
Shipping weight516 lbs (234 kg)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeGarden tractor
SeriesC Series
Built inPlymouth, Wisconsin, USA
Years produced1966 - 1967
References
SourceOutdoor Power Equipment published in 1966, by Gilson
Attachments
Overview38" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade. Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
42" BladeGilson 945, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle
38" Mower deckmid-mount Gilson 743, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 38 inches (96 cm)
36" Snow blowerGilson 954, 36 inches width (91 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch (Optional. Part number 63515.)