Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 53015 S-16

The Gilson 53015 S-16 is a garden tractor produced from 1973 to 1974 as part of the S Series. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 531cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with an air-cooled horizontal shaft. The tractor uses a Vickers T66 shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The tractor weighs 746 lbs (338 kg) and rides on 6x6.50-8 front and 8.5x12 rear lawn/turf tires. It includes a front independent PTO with a manual clutch. Attachments available include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 48" blade, and a 36" snow blower. Variants include models with turf or ag tires.

Power-

Founded-

Model53015 S-16

View Images

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53015 S-16

Tires

Rear tire	8.5x12
Front tire	6x6.50-8

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Briggs & Stratton 326434
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)	16 hp (11.9 kW)
Starter volts	12

Variants

53015	turf tires
53017	ag tires

Dimensions

Width	34.75 inches (88 cm)
Length	63.5 inches (161 cm)
Weight	746 lbs (338 kg)
Height (steering wheel)	35.75 inches (90 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Mechanical

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

Production

Series	S Series
Category	Garden tractor
Original price	$1,715 in 1973
Years produced	1973 - 1974

Attachments

48" Blade	Gilson 63547, front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle
36" Snow blower	Gilson 63528, 36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount, manual-lift
42" mid-mount mower deck	Gilson 63549, 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge
48" mid-mount mower deck	Gilson 63548, 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge

Transmission