Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 52083 YT11

The Gilson 52083 YT11 is a garden tractor from the Yard Series produced between 1983 and 1984. It features an 11 hp Briggs & Stratton 399cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 5-speed Peerless 801 HD belt-driven gear transmission. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes, and it has an open operator station. It includes a mid PTO with independent pulley type and manual clutch. The tractor weighs 470 lbs and rides on 15x6.00-6 front and 22x7.50 rear lawn/turf tires. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include 42" and 38" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" blade, a 36" snow blower, and compatibility with a 26-inch mechanical drive rear tiller. Original price was $1,600 in 1983.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 52083 YT11

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	3.44x2.625 inches (87 x 67 mm)
Displacement	399 cc (24.36 ci)
Power (gross)	11 hp (8.2 kW)
Starter volts	12

Overview

Series	Yard Series
Category	Garden tractor
Original price	$1,600 in 1983
Production years	1983 - 1984

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Mechanical

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

Attachments

42" Blade	Gilson 63644, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
Additional	Gilson Yard series tractors could utilize the 26-inch mechanical drive rear tiller, model 63639
36" Snow blower	Gilson 63645, 36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount, manual-lift
38" mid-mount mower deck	38 inches (96 cm), manual lift, electric lift (Optional), rear-discharge
42" mid-mount mower deck	42 inches (106 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, electric lift (Optional), right-discharge

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