· 1970 Unverified Gilson 865 RM-8E Gilson 865 RM-8E — Riding lawn mower · 8 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
The Gilson 865 RM-8E is a lawn tractor with an approximate power rating of 8 hp, positioning it among the lighter models in its class. This model was produced in 1970. It is equipped with a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine and features two-wheel drive with a 3-speed gearbox. The Gilson 865 RM-8E has a listed operating weight of 141 kg and is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Richest spec table
36 rows
Transmissions
3-speed gear
Production years
1970-1970
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Manufacturer Gilson Reference
Riding lawn mower Reference
Two-wheel drive Reference
Manual steering Reference
Open operator station. Reference
809 manual start Reference
865 electric start Reference
8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline Reference
Briggs & Stratton 190705 Reference
gasoline Reference
1-cylinder Reference
air-cooled vertical shaft Reference
Displacement 19.44 ci Reference
Bore/Stroke 76 x 70 mm Reference
Power (gross) 6.0 kW Reference
Starter electric Reference
Starter volts 12 Reference
3-speed gear Reference
Type belt-driven gear Reference
Gears 3 forward and 1 reverse Reference
Weight 141 kg Reference
Front tire 10x4.10-4 Reference
Rear tire 16x6.50-8 Reference
Lawn/turf front 10x4.10-4 Reference
Lawn/turf rear 16x6.50-8 Reference
Length 138 cm Reference
Width 104 cm Reference
Height (steering wheel) 96 cm Reference
Shipping weight 141 kg Reference
34" mid-mount mower deck Reference
Ground negative Reference
Battery volts 12 Reference
Type mid-mount Gilson Reference
Type 3-blade Reference
Cutting width 86 cm Reference
Min cut height 0 cm Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
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