Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 878 Cadet

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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Model878 Cadet

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 878 Cadet

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelLauson V40
Power4 hp (3.0 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical shaft
Cylinders1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke2.50x2.25 inches (64 x 57 mm)
Displacement180 cc (11.04 ci)
Starter typemanual recoil
Dimensions
DriveTwo-wheel drive
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeRiding lawn mower
ManufacturerGilson
Year introduced1966
Attachments
Blades1-blade
Mower deck25" mid-mount Gilson
Cutting width25 inches (63 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears1 forward and reverse