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.