Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 53022 H-16

The Gilson 53022 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 electric start and a shaft-driven hydrostatic Vickers T66 transmission offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It rides on ag tires (23x10.50x12 rear and 16x6.50x8 front). Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 36" snowblower, and a 42" front blade. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.

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Model53022 H-16

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53022 H-16

Power

Power (gross)	16 hp (11.9 kW)

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

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Mechanical

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

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Series	S Series
Years made	1974 - 1975
Manufacturer	Gilson

Attachments

Blade	42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount
Snowblower	36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deck	42 inches (106 cm), manual lift
48" mid-mount mower deck	48 inches (121 cm), manual lift

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