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Gilson M-8 780

The Gilson M-8 780 is a 1969 lawn tractor from the M Series by Gilson. It features an 8 hp Kohler K181 305cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start. The transmission is a Peerless 1708A belt-driven gear type with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive and manual steering with an open operator station. Electrical system is 12 volts negative ground. Attachments include a 38" mid-mount mower deck and a 42" front-mount blade.
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ModelM-8 780
Gilson M-8 780 tractor
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson M-8 780

Power
Power (gross)8 hp (6.0 kW)
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler K181
Coolingair-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke2.9375x2.75 inches (75 x 70 mm)
Displacement305 cc (18.64 ci)
Power (gross)8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts12
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Production
TypeLawn tractor
Year1969
ManufacturerGilson
Attachments
Blade42 inches (106 cm) width, front-mount Gilson
38" mid-mount mower deck38 inches (96 cm) cutting width, mid-mount Gilson
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
ModelPeerless 1708A
Drive and Steering
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station

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