The Gilson 980 Deluxe 25 is a 1964 riding lawn mower manufactured by Gilson. It features a 5 hp Lauson V50 199cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled vertical shaft design. 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 includes a 25" mid-mount mower deck with a single blade, offering a cutting width of 25 inches and cut height adjustable from 1.5 to 3 inches. The mower weighs 260 lbs (117 kg).