Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 771 S-12

The Gilson 771 S-12 is a 1970 garden tractor from the S Series by Gilson. It features a 12 hp Briggs & Stratton 494cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start, a Tecumseh 2312 shaft-driven variator transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and weighs 725 lbs (328 kg). It rides on 6x6.50-8 front and 9.50-12 rear lawn/turf tires. Available attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 36" snowblower, and a 42" blade, all front or mid-mount with manual lift for mower decks. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
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Model771 S-12

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 771 S-12

Power
Power (gross)12 hp (8.9 kW)
Tires
Lawn/turf rear9.50-12
Lawn/turf front6x6.50-8
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 300424
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke3.44x3.25 inches (87 x 83 mm)
Displacement494 cc (30.16 ci)
Power (gross)12 hp (8.9 kW)
Starter volts12
Features
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Dimensions
Width34.25 inches (86 cm)
Length63.5 inches (161 cm)
Shipping weight725 lbs (328 kg)
Height (steering wheel)35.5 inches (90 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Production
Year1970
SeriesS Series
CategoryGarden tractor
ManufacturerGilson
Attachments
Blade42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount
Snowblower36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm), manual lift
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm), manual lift
Transmission
Typeshaft-driven variator
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
ModelTecumseh 2312