Gilson 979 Super 25
The Gilson 979 Super 25 is a tractor produced by Gilson Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 170 cc 10.43 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW. Transmission: 1 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 250 lbs 113 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
1 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
250 lbs
113 kg
Overview
![]() | 1964
Riding lawn mower |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Gilson |
Riding lawn mower | |
Gilson 979 Engine | |
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4HP Briggs & Stratton 170cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
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Gilson 979 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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Weight | 250 lbs
113 kg |
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Engine
Engine Detail — 170 cc / 10.43 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 100902 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical shaft |
Displacement | 170 cc
10.43 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.50x2.125 inches
64 x 54 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 979 Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Weight | 250 lbs
113 kg |
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 979 Super 25.
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 979 Super 25 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Gilson Lawn Tractors Gilson 979 Super 25.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)4 hp
Kilowatts (kW)3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)4.1 PS
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