Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 53019 S-16

The Gilson 53019 S-16 is a garden tractor produced from 1974 to 1975 as part of the S Series. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 531cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 28-speed belt-driven variator transmission by Tecumseh. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It has a wheelbase of 44 inches, weighs 682 lbs, and rides on turf tires sized 16x6.50x8 front and 23x8.50-12 rear. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with negative ground and alternator charging. Available attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 48" front-mount blade, and a 36" single-stage front-mount snow blower.
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Model53019 S-16

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53019 S-16

Tires
Rear tire23x8.50-12
Front tire16x6.50x8
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 326437
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke3.56x3.25 inches (90 x 83 mm)
Displacement531 cc (32.4 ci)
Power (gross)16 hp (11.9 kW)
Starter volts12
Variants
53019turf tires
53021ag tires
Dimensions
Width34.5 inches (87 cm)
Height36.5 inches (92 cm)
Length64.5 inches (163 cm)
Weight682 lbs (309 kg)
Wheelbase44 inches (111 cm)
Rear tread26 inches (66 cm)
Front tread28.5 inches (72 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging systemalternator
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeGarden tractor
SeriesS Series
Years made1974 - 1975
ManufacturerGilson
Attachments
48" BladeGilson 63547, front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle
36" Snow blowerGilson 63556, 36 inches width (91 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
42" mid-mount mower deckGilson 63549, 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift
48" mid-mount mower deckGilson 63548, 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift
Transmission
Typebelt-driven variator
Gears28 forward and 7 reverse
ModelTecumseh 2312A