Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 53000 C-10

The Gilson 53000 C-10 is a garden tractor produced from 1971 to 1972 as part of the C Series. It features a 10 hp Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 4-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 1 reverse, and two-wheel manual steering. The tractor weighs 582 lbs (263 kg) and rides on 4.80x4.00-8 front tires and 8.50x12 rear tires. It has an open operator station and optional sleeve hitch. Attachments include a 38" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. The original price was $915 in 1971. It was built in Plymouth, Wisconsin, USA.
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Model53000 C-10

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53000 C-10

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 243434
Coolingair-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Power (gross)10 hp (7.5 kW)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Rear tire8.50x12
Front tire4.80x4.00-8
Shipping weight582 lbs (263 kg)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Production
TypeGarden tractor
SeriesC Series
Built inPlymouth, Wisconsin, USA
ManufacturerGilson
Original price$915 in 1971
Years produced1971 - 1972
Attachments
BladeGilson 63501, front-mount, 75 lbs (34 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
Overview38" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade
38" Mower deckmid-mount Gilson 63500, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 38 inches (96 cm), Weight 102 lbs (46 kg)
36" Snow blowerGilson, 36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
ModelTecumseh 2313A
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch (Optional. Part number 63515)
Steering and Drive
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station