Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 53009 S-15

The Gilson 53009 S-15 is a 1972 garden tractor from the S Series by Gilson. It features a 15 hp Briggs & Stratton 531cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start. The transmission is a 4-speed belt-driven gear with 4 forward and 1 reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive and manual steering with an open operator station. Tires are sized 6x6.50-8 front and 8.5x12 rear. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 36" snowblower, and a 42" blade, all front or mid-mount. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53009 S-15

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Briggs & Stratton 325434
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke	3.56x3.25 inches (90 x 83 mm)
Displacement	531 cc (32.4 ci)
Power (gross)	15 hp (11.2 kW)
Starter volts	12

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Mechanical

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

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Series	S Series
Manufacturer	Gilson
Year introduced	1972

Attachments

Blade	42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount
Snowblower	36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deck	42 inches (106 cm), manual lift
48" mid-mount mower deck	48 inches (121 cm), manual lift

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