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.