Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 979 Super 25

The Gilson 979 Super 25 is a riding lawn mower introduced in 1964 by Gilson. It features a 4 hp Briggs & Stratton 170cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil start. The transmission is a 1-speed belt-driven gear with forward and reverse. 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-inch mid-mount Gilson mower deck with a single blade.
Power4 hp
Founded25" deck
Model979

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 979 Super 25

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 100902
Power4 hp (3.0 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical shaft
Cylinders1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke2.50x2.125 inches (64 x 54 mm)
Displacement170 cc (10.43 ci)
Starter typemanual recoil
Dimensions
Weight250 lbs (113 kg)
Production
TypeRiding lawn mower
ManufacturerGilson
Year introduced1964
Attachments
Blades1-blade
Mower deck25" mid-mount Gilson
Cutting width25 inches (63 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears1 forward and reverse
Other features
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station