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Gilson 53020 H-16

Gilson 53020 H-16 tractor
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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