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Gilson 53002 S-12

The Gilson 53002 S-12 is a 1971 garden tractor from the S Series with a 12 hp Briggs & Stratton 494cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine. It features a Tecumseh 2312 belt-driven variator transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gears, two-wheel drive, and manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and optional sleeve hitch. Dimensions include a length of 63.5 inches, width of 34.75 inches, height of 35.75 inches, and a shipping weight of 725 lbs. Tires are 6x6.50-8 front and 8.50x12 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a snowblower, and a blade, with detailed specs for each attachment available.
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Model53002 S-12

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53002 S-12

Tires

Rear tire:8.50x12
Front tire:6x6.50-8

Engine

Model:Briggs & Stratton 300424
Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel type:gasoline
Bore/Stroke:3.44x3.25 inches (87 x 83 mm)
Displacement:494 cc (30.16 ci)
Power (gross):12 hp (8.9 kW)
Starter volts:12

Overview

Year:1971
Series:S Series
Category:Garden tractor
Original price:$1,140 in 1971

Dimensions

Width:34.75 inches (88 cm)
Height:35.75 inches (90 cm)
Length:63.5 inches (161 cm)
Shipping weight:725 lbs (328 kg)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

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

References

Source:Outdoor Power Equipment published in 1971, by Gilson

Attachments

blade:-
snowblower:-
42" mid-mount mower deck:-
48" mid-mount mower deck:-

Transmission

Type:belt-driven variator
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse
Model:Tecumseh 2312

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch (Optional)

Attachment details

42" Blade

Lift:manual-lift
Angle:manual-angle
Model:Gilson 63524
Mount:front-mount
Width:42 inches (106 cm)
Weight:78 lbs (35 kg)

42" Mower deck

Lift:manual lift
Model:Gilson 63521
Width:42 inches (106 cm)
Blades:3-blade
Weight:140 lbs (63 kg)
Discharge:right-discharge

48" Mower deck

Lift:manual lift
Model:Gilson 63522
Width:48 inches (121 cm)
Blades:3-blade
Weight:150 lbs (68 kg)
Discharge:right-discharge

36" Snow blower

Model:Gilson 63528
Mount:front-mount
Width:36 inches (91 cm)
Weight:140 lbs (63 kg)