Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 52040

The Gilson 52040 is a 1973 riding lawn mower featuring an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine. It has a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. The mower weighs 375 lbs (170 kg) and rides on 4.10-4x10 front tires and 6.50x16 rear tires. It includes a 30" Gilson mower deck with a single blade and manual lift. The mower has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power8 hp
Founded30" deck
Model52040

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 52040

Other
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 190705
Power8 hp (6.0 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement318 cc (19.44 ci)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Weight375 lbs (170 kg)
Rear tire6.50x16
Front tire4.10-4x10
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Production
TypeRiding lawn mower
Year1973
Original price$630 in 1973
Attachments
TypeGilson 1-blade with manual lift
Mower deck30"
Cutting width30 inches (76 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse