Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 52073

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.

Power11 hp

Founded38" deck

Model52073

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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)

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