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Gilson 52073

Gilson 52073 tractor
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The Gilson 52073 is a 1982 lawn tractor featuring an 11 hp Briggs & Stratton 399cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine. It has a 5-speed Peerless 800 belt-driven gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes, and includes a mid PTO with manual idler clutch. Tires are sized 15x6.00-6 front and 18x8.50-8 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include a 38" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. It is an open operator station design.
Gilson 52073lawn tractor1982Briggs & Stratton enginePeerless transmissionmower decksnowblowerblade
Power11 hp
Founded38" deck
Model52073

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 52073

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 252707
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:1 gal (3.8 L)
Bore/Stroke:3.4375x2.625 inches (87 x 67 mm)
Displacement:399 cc (24.36 ci)
Power (gross):11 hp (8.2 kW)
Starter volts:12

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Disc brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Lawn tractor
Year:1982
Manufacturer:Gilson

References

Books:Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1982, by Gilson
Manuals:Service-Maintenance Manual published in 1982, by Gilson

Attachments

Blade:42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, manual-angle
Snowblower:36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount, manual-lift
38" mid-mount mower deck:2-blade with manual lift, cutting width 38 inches (96 cm)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse
Model:Peerless 800
Oil change:sealed unit, owner service is not recommended

Dimensions & Tires

Rear tire:18x8.50-8
Front tire:15x6.00-6

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:independent
Clutch:manual idler
Location:Mid PTO