Gilson 873 Holiday Standard
The Gilson 873 Holiday Standard is a tractor produced by Gilson Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 206 cc 12.57 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 5 hp / 3.7 kW. Transmission: 1 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 222 lbs 100 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 5 hp / 3.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
1 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
222 lbs
100 kg
Overview
![]() | 1967 - 1970
Riding lawn mower |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Gilson |
Riding lawn mower | |
Gilson 873 Engine | |
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5HP Briggs & Stratton 206cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
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Gilson 873 Transmission | |
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1-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 222 lbs
100 kg |
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References | |
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1969 Ridings Mowers Parts List and Parts Diagrams | |
Outdoor Power Equipment published in 1970, by Gilson |
Engine
Engine Detail — 206 cc / 12.57 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 130902 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical shaft |
Displacement | 206 cc
12.57 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.563x2.438 inches
65 x 62 mm |
Power (gross) | 5 hp
3.7 kW |
Starter type | manual recoil |
Transmission
Transmission — 1 forward and reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 1 forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Gilson 873 Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Length | 47 inches
119 cm |
Width | 31 inches
78 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 35 inches
88 cm |
Shipping weight | 222 lbs
100 kg |
Attachments
25" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Gilson |
1-blade | |
Cutting width | 25 inches
63 cm |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Gilson Lawn Tractors Gilson 873 Holiday Standard.
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 873 Holiday Standard Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Gilson Lawn Tractors Gilson 873 Holiday Standard.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)3.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)5.1 PS
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