Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 868

The Gilson 868 is a 1967 riding lawn mower manufactured by Gilson. It features a 5 hp Lauson V50 199cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 1-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 1 forward and reverse gear. The mower is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It includes a 25-inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade. The electrical system is 12 volts with a negative ground.
Power5 hp
Founded25" deck
Model868

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 868

Engine
ModelLauson V50
Power5 hp (3.7 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel typegasoline
Bore/Stroke2.625x2.25 inches (67 x 57 mm)
Displacement199 cc (12.18 ci)
Starter volts12
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeRiding lawn mower
Year1967
ManufacturerGilson
Attachments
Blades1-blade
Mower deck25" mid-mount Gilson
Cutting width25 inches (63 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears1 forward and reverse