Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 52046

The Gilson 52046 is a 1977 lawn tractor manufactured by Gilson. It features a 10HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start, a Tecumseh 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and a mid PTO with manual idler clutch. The tractor has a wheelbase of 47 inches, weighs 321 lbs, and rides on 5.30/4.50x6 front tires and 18x8.50-8 rear tires. It includes attachments such as a 36" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station.
Power10 hp
Founded36" deck
Model52046

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 52046

Engine
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel typegasoline
Engine modelBriggs & Stratton
Oil capacity1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Power (gross)10 hp (7.5 kW)
Starter volts12
Chassis
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Dimensions
Width34 inches (86 cm)
Length65.5 inches (166 cm)
Rear tire18x8.50-8
Wheelbase47 inches (119 cm)
Front tire5.30/4.50x6
Shipping weight321 lbs (145 kg)
Height (steering wheel)33 inches (83 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH32
Battery volts12
Production
TypeLawn tractor
Year1977
ManufacturerGilson
Original price$854 in 1977
Attachments
Blade42" Blade, Gilson 62526, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle
Snowblower36" Snow blower, Gilson 62527, 36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount, manual-lift
36" mid-mount mower deck36 inches cutting width, mid-mount Gilson, 2-blade with manual lift, weight 90 lbs (40 kg), overall width 48 inches (121 cm), cut height 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchidler pulley
Oil typeSAE EP90
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommended
Oil capacity0.75 qts (0.7 L)
TransmissionTecumseh
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual idler
PTO typeindependent
Mid PTO Typepulley
PTO locationMid PTO