Gilson M-7

The Gilson M-7 is a lawn tractor produced from 1968 to 1969 as part of the M Series. It features a 7 hp Briggs & Stratton 275cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with manual recoil or optional electric start. The transmission is a Peerless 1708A belt-driven gear type with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. Dimensions include a length of 63.4 inches, width of 36 inches, and height of 36.5 inches at the steering wheel. It weighs between 480 lbs (manual start) and 516 lbs (electric start). Tires are 4.80x4.00-8 front and 7.50-12 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include a 38" mid-mount mower deck with manual lift and a 42" front-mount blade. Variants include manual and electric start models. The M-7 is related to the Gilson M-8 model.