Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 53024 Gear-16

The Gilson 53024 Gear-16 is a garden tractor produced from 1975 to 1978 as part of the S Series. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 531cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 16-speed belt-driven variator transmission with 16 forward and 4 reverse gears. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, band brakes, and an open operator station. It offers optional sleeve hitch and comes with turf tires. Dimensions include a 48 inch wheelbase, 69.5 inch length, 36.25 inch width, and 38.25 inch height at the steering wheel, weighing 716 lbs. Attachments available include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a blade, and a snowblower.
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Model53024 Gear-16

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53024 Gear-16

Tires
Ag rear23x10.50-12
Lawn/turf rear23x8.50-12
Lawn/turf front16x6.50x8
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 326437
Power16 hp (11.9 kW)
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke3.56x3.25 inches (90 x 83 mm)
Displacement531 cc (32.4 ci)
Starter volts12
Variants
53024manual lift, turf tires
53025manual lift, ag tires
53026hydraulic lift
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesBand brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeGarden tractor
SeriesS Series
ManufacturerGilson
Years produced1975 - 1978
Attachments
BladeGilson 63547, front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm)
SnowblowerGilson 63572, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
42" mid-mount mower deckGilson 63549, 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge or rear-discharge
48" mid-mount mower deckGilson 63548, 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge
Transmission
Typebelt-driven variator
Gears16 forward and 4 reverse
ModelTecumseh 2334
DescriptionFour-speed gear transmission with four-position variator
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch Optional
Dimensions & Tires
Width36.25 inches (92 cm)
Length69.5 inches (176 cm)
Rear tire23x8.50-12
Wheelbase48 inches (121 cm)
Front tire16x6.50x8
Shipping weight716 lbs (324 kg)
Height (steering wheel)38.25 inches (97 cm)