Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 53008 C-15

The Gilson 53008 C-15 is a 1972 garden tractor built in Plymouth, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 15 hp Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start. The tractor uses a Tecumseh 2313A belt-driven gear transmission and has two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. Tires are sized 6x6.50-8 front and 9.50x12 rear. Optional sleeve hitch is available. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include a 38" mid-mount mower deck and a 36" front-mount snowblower. Related models include the Gilson 53001 and the 53011 C-15 Senator.
Power-
Founded-
Model53008 C-15

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53008 C-15

Engine
Power15 hp (11.2 kW)
Coolingair-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel typegasoline
Engine DetailBriggs & Stratton 325434
Starter volts12
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeGarden tractor
Built inPlymouth, Wisconsin, USA
ManufacturerGilson
Attachments
NoteGarden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
Snowblower36" Snow blower, Gilson, 36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount
38" mid-mount mower deckType: mid-mount Gilson, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width: 38 inches (96 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
TransmissionTecumseh 2313A
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch (Optional. Part number 63515)
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire9.50x12
Front tire6x6.50-8