Gilson M-7

The Gilson M-7 is a tractor produced by Gilson Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 275 cc 16.79 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 7 hp / 5.2 kW. Transmission: Peerless 1708A. Operating weight: 480 to 516 pounds.

Overview

	1968 - 1969 M SeriesLawn tractor M Series Lawn tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Gilson
Lawn tractor
Original price was $619 in 1968

Variants
778	manual start
779	electric start

Gilson M-7 Engine
7HP Briggs & Stratton 275cc 1-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...

Gilson M-7 Transmission
3-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.

Dimensions & Tires
Weight	480 to 516 pounds
Front tire	4.80x4.00-8
Rear tire	7.50-12
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Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

References
Outdoor Power Equipment published in 1968, by Gilson
1969 Tractors Parts List and Parts Diagrams

Engine

Engine Detail — 275 cc / 16.79 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Briggs & Stratton 170000
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	1-cylinder, air-cooled
Displacement	275 cc 16.79 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.00x2.375 inches 76 x 60 mm
Power (gross)	7 hp 5.2 kW
Starter	manual recoil
	electric OptOptional
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission — Peerless 1708A

Transmission	Peerless 1708A
Type	belt-driven gear
Gears	3 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions

Gilson M-7 Tires
Lawn/turf front	4.80x4.00-8
Lawn/turf rear	7.50-12

Dimensions
Length	63.4 inches 161 cm
Width	36 inches 91 cm
Height (steering wheel)	36.5 inches 92 cm
Shipping weight	480 lbs (recoil) 217 kg
	516 lbs (electric) 234 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deck
Blade

38" Mower deck
Type	mid-mount Gilson
	manual lift
Cutting width	38 inches 96 cm

Photos

Gilson M-7 tractor photo