Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 53012 C-8

The Gilson 53012 C-8 is a garden tractor produced from 1973 to 1974 as part of the C Series. It features an 8 hp Kohler gasoline air-cooled engine with electric start and 12-volt starter system. The transmission is a Tecumseh 2313 friction disc type. It has two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. Tires are sized 4.80x4.00-8 front and 8.5x12 rear. Attachments include a 36-inch mid-mount mower deck with manual lift. The tractor was built in Plymouth, Wisconsin, USA.
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Model53012 C-8

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53012 C-8

Engine
BrandKohler
Power8 hp (6.0 kW)
Coolingair-cooled
Starterelectric
Fuel typegasoline
Starter volts12
Chassis
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Dimensions
Rear tire8.5x12
Front tire4.80x4.00-8
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Production
TypeGarden tractor
SeriesC Series
Built inPlymouth, Wisconsin, USA
Years produced1973 - 1974
Attachments
Liftmanual lift
Mower deck36" mid-mount Gilson
Cutting width36 inches (91 cm)
Transmission
Typefriction disc
ModelTecumseh 2313