Gilson 53020 H-16
The Gilson 53020 H-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 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. Dimensions include a 44 inch wheelbase, 64.5 inch length, 35.5 inch width, 36.5 inch height, and a weight of 720 lbs. Tires are 16x6.50x8 front and 23x8.50-12 rear turf tires. Electrical system includes a 12 volt battery with negative ground and alternator charging. Attachments available 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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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53020 H-16
Tires
| Rear tire | 23x8.50-12 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 16x6.50x8 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 23x8.50-12 |
| Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50x8 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 326437 |
| 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
| 53020 | turf tires |
|---|---|
| 53022 | ag tires |
Dimensions
| Width | 35.5 inches (90 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 36.5 inches (92 cm) |
| Length | 64.5 inches (163 cm) |
| Weight | 720 lbs (326 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 44 inches (111 cm) |
| Rear tread | 27 inches (68 cm) |
| Front tread | 28.5 inches (72 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | S Series |
| Manufacturer | Gilson |
| Years produced | 1974 - 1975 |
Attachments
| 48" Blade | Gilson 63547, front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle |
|---|---|
| 36" Snow blower | Gilson 63556, 36 inches width (91 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | Gilson 63549, 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | Gilson 63548, 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Vickers T66 |
Serial Numbers
| Location | Left side of the tractor, on the bell housing |
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