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Gilson 878 Cadet

Gilson 878 Cadet tractor
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The Gilson 878 Cadet is a riding lawn mower introduced in 1966 by Gilson. It features a 4 hp Lauson V40 gasoline engine with a 180 cc displacement and a manual recoil starter. The transmission is a belt-driven gear type with one forward and reverse gear. It has two-wheel drive and an open operator station. The mower includes a 25-inch mid-mount Gilson mower deck with a single blade for cutting.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 878 Cadet

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Lauson V40
Power:4 hp (3.0 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled vertical shaft
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke:2.50x2.25 inches (64 x 57 mm)
Displacement:180 cc (11.04 ci)
Starter type:manual recoil

Dimensions

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Riding lawn mower
Manufacturer:Gilson
Year introduced:1966

Attachments

Blades:1-blade
Mower deck:25" mid-mount Gilson
Cutting width:25 inches (63 cm)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:1 forward and reverse