Gilson 939 Commander 600
The Gilson 939 Commander 600 is a tractor produced by Gilson Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 6 hp / 4.5 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 6 hp / 4.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Overview
![]() | 1965
C SeriesGarden tractor
C Series
Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Gilson |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Plymouth, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $604 in 1965 | |
Variants | |
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939 | recoil start |
940 | electric start |
Gilson 939 Engine | |
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6HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Gilson 939 Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | sleeve hitch *Optional. Part number 63515. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Front tire | 4.80x4.00-8 |
Rear tire | 7.50x12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
References | |
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Outdoor Power Equipment published in 1965, by Gilson |
Engine
Engine Detail — Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Power | 6 hp
4.5 kW |
Starter type | manual recoil |
Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
Gilson 939 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 4.80x4.00-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 7.50x12 |
Dimensions |
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Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
38" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Gilson 743 |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 38 inches
96 cm |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Gilson Lawn Tractors Gilson 939 Commander 600.
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 939 Commander 600 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Gilson Lawn Tractors Gilson 939 Commander 600.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)6 hp
Kilowatts (kW)4.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)6.1 PS
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