The Gilson 890 Cadet is a riding lawn mower introduced in 1966 by Gilson. It features a 4 hp Briggs & Stratton 170cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil start. The transmission is a belt-driven gear type with 1 forward and reverse gear. It has two-wheel drive and manual steering with an open operator station. The mower weighs 250 lbs (113 kg) and comes with a 25" mid-mount mower deck with a single blade and a cutting width of 25 inches (63 cm).