Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 768

The Gilson 768 is a 1970 lawn tractor manufactured by Gilson. It features an 8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and 12 volts. The transmission is a Tecumseh 616 belt-driven gear type with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive and manual steering with an open operator station. The tractor weighs 415 lbs (188 kg) and rides on 13x5.00-6 front and 16x6.50-8 rear lawn/turf tires. The 768 includes a 34" mid-mount Gilson 777 mower deck with 3 blades and manual lift, offering a cutting width of 34 inches and cut height adjustable from 1.75 to 3.25 inches. The PTO is a mid independent type with a manual idler clutch. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power8 hp
Founded34" deck
Model768

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 768

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 190705
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement318 cc (19.44 ci)
Power (gross)8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Width41 inches (104 cm)
Length51.5 inches (130 cm)
Rear tire16x6.50-8
Front tire13x5.00-6
Shipping weight415 lbs (188 kg)
Height (steering wheel)38 inches (96 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeLawn tractor
Year1970
ManufacturerGilson
Original pricewas $599 in 1970
Attachments
Blades3-blade with manual lift
Cut height1.75 to 3.25 inch (4 to 8 cm)
Mower deck34" mid-mount Gilson 777
Cutting width34 inches (86 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
TransmissionTecumseh 616
Power Take-off (PTO)
PTOMid PTO
Clutchmanual idler
PTO typeindependent