Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 52072

The Gilson 52072 is a 1982 lawn tractor featuring an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine. It has a 5-speed gear transmission (Peerless 800) with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes, and an open operator station. It includes a mid PTO with independent clutch. Tires are 15x6.00-6 front and 18x8.50-8 rear. Attachments include a 38" mid-mount mower deck, a 36" snowblower, and a 42" blade. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power8 hp
Founded38" deck
Model52072

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 52072

Power
Power (gross)8 hp (6.0 kW)
Engine
Typegasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
ModelBriggs & Stratton 190707
Starterelectric
Fuel tank1 gal (3.8 L)
Bore/Stroke3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement318 cc (19.44 ci)
Power (gross)8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts12
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Production
TypeLawn tractor
Year1982
ManufacturerGilson
References
BooksLawn and Garden Tractors published in 1982, by Gilson
ManualsService-Maintenance Manual published in 1982, by Gilson
Attachments
Blade42 inches width, front-mount, manual-lift, manual-angle
Snowblower36 inches width, front-mount, manual-lift
38" mid-mount mower deck38 inches cutting width, 2-blade with manual lift, mid-mount Gilson
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
ModelPeerless 800
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommended
Description5-speed gear
Drive and Brakes
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire18x8.50-8
Front tire15x6.00-6
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual idler
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO