Gilson 868
The Gilson 868 is a tractor produced by Gilson Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 199 cc 12.18 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 5 hp / 3.7 kW. Transmission: 1 forward and reverse.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 5 hp / 3.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
1 forward and reverse
Overview
![]() | 1967
Riding lawn mower |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Gilson |
Riding lawn mower | |
Gilson 868 Engine | |
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5HP Lauson 199cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
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Gilson 868 Transmission | |
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1-speed gear | |
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Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
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Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 199 cc / 12.18 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Lauson V50 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical shaft |
Displacement | 199 cc
12.18 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.625x2.25 inches
67 x 57 mm |
Power | 5 hp
3.7 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 1 forward and reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 1 forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Gilson 868 Tires |
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Dimensions |
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Attachments
25" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Gilson |
1-blade | |
Cutting width | 25 inches
63 cm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Gilson Lawn Tractors Gilson 868.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Gilson Lawn Tractors Gilson 868 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Gilson Lawn Tractors Gilson 868.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)3.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)5.1 PS
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