Gilson 878 Cadet
The Gilson 878 Cadet is a tractor produced by Gilson Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 180 cc 11.04 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW. Transmission: 1 forward and reverse.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
1 forward and reverse
Overview
 | 1966
Riding lawn mower |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Gilson |
Riding lawn mower | |
Gilson 878 Engine | |
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4HP Lauson 180cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
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Gilson 878 Transmission | |
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1-speed gear | |
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Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Engine
Engine Detail — 180 cc / 11.04 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Lauson V40 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical shaft |
Displacement | 180 cc
11.04 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.50x2.25 inches
64 x 57 mm |
Power | 4 hp
3.0 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 878 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 |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Gilson Lawn Tractors Gilson 878 Cadet.
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 878 Cadet Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Gilson Lawn Tractors Gilson 878 Cadet.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)4 hp
Kilowatts (kW)3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)4.1 PS
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