Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 52051

The Gilson 52051 is a lawn tractor produced from 1978 to 1980. It features an 11 hp Briggs & Stratton 399cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 0.75 gallon fuel tank. The transmission is a Tecumseh belt-driven gear type with 3 forward and 1 reverse speeds. It has a mid PTO with independent clutch and manual idler. The tractor has a wheelbase of 47 inches, length of 65.5 inches, width of 34 inches, and height of 33 inches at the steering wheel, weighing 450 lbs. It uses two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include a 36" mid-mount mower deck, a 36" snowblower, and a 42" front-mount blade.
Power11 hp
Founded36" deck
Model52051

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 52051

Power
PTOMid PTO
Clutchmanual idler
PTO typeindependent
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 252707
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank0.75 gal (2.8 L)
Bore/Stroke3.4375x2.625 inches (87 x 67 mm)
Displacement399 cc (24.36 ci)
Power (gross)11 hp (8.2 kW)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Width34 inches (86 cm)
Length65.5 inches (166 cm)
Rear tire18x8.50-8
Wheelbase47 inches (119 cm)
Front tire5.30/4.50x6
Shipping weight450 lbs (204 kg)
Height (steering wheel)33 inches (83 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeLawn tractor
Years made1978 - 1980
Original price$1,280 in 1979
Attachments
Blade42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount, Gilson 62526
Snowblower36 inches width, front-mount, Gilson 62527
36" mid-mount mower deck36 inches cutting width, mid-mount Gilson, 2-blade with manual lift, 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
Speed3-speed gear
ManufacturerTecumseh