Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 965 Deluxe

The Gilson 965 Deluxe is a 1965 riding lawn mower manufactured by Gilson. It features a 5 hp Lauson V50 gasoline engine with a 199 cc displacement, air-cooled vertical shaft, and manual recoil starter. 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 260 lbs (117 kg). Attachments include a 25" mid-mount mower deck with a 1-blade cutting width of 25 inches (63 cm) and cut height from 1.5 to 3 inches (3 to 7 cm), as well as a 36" front-mount blade (Gilson 660). The original price was $300 in 1965.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 965 Deluxe

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Lauson V50
Power	5 hp (3.7 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled vertical shaft
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke	2.625x2.25 inches (67 x 57 mm)
Displacement	199 cc (12.18 ci)
Starter type	manual recoil

Dimensions

Weight	260 lbs (117 kg)

Electrical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Riding lawn mower
Year	1965
Manufacturer	Gilson
Original price	$300 in 1965

Attachments

Blade	36" front-mount blade, 36 inches width (91 cm), Gilson 660
25" mid-mount mower deck	25 inches cutting width (63 cm), 1-blade, cut height 1.5 to 3 inch (3 to 7 cm)

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