Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 52104 YT16E

The Gilson 52104 YT16E is a garden tractor from the Yard Series produced between 1985 and 1986. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start and a 2-gallon fuel tank. The tractor uses a Peerless 801 HD belt-driven transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station (ECAM 2000). The tractor weighs 542 lbs (245 kg) and rides on 15x6.00-6 front and 22x9.50 rear lawn/turf tires. The mid PTO is independent with a manual clutch. Available attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" front-mount blade, and a 36" front-mount snowblower. Garden tractors can also use tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments, though details are not listed.

Power16 hp

Founded42/48" deck

Model52104

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 52104 YT16E

Engine

Power	16 hp (11.9 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Fuel tank	2 gal (7.6 L)
Fuel type	gasoline
Engine model	Briggs & Stratton
Starter volts	12

Chassis

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Disc brakes
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station. ECAM 2000

Dimensions

Weight	542 lbs (245 kg)
Rear tire	22x9.50
Front tire	15x6.00-6

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Series	Yard Series
Years made	1985 - 1986
Original price	$2,350 in 1986

Attachments

Note	Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
Blade	42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount, Gilson 63644
Snowblower	36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount, Gilson 63660
42" mid-mount mower deck	42 inches (106 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, electric lift (Optional), right-discharge
48" mid-mount mower deck	48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, electric lift (Optional), right-discharge

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