Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 53026 Gear-16

The Gilson 53026 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, a 16-speed belt-driven variator transmission with 16 forward and 4 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and band brakes. The tractor has a wheelbase of 48 inches, weighs 736 lbs, and offers optional sleeve hitch. Attachments include mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blade options.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53026 Gear-16

Tires

Ag rear	23x10.50-12
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
Power	16 hp (11.9 kW)
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)
Starter volts	12

Variants

53024	manual lift, turf tires
53025	manual lift, ag tires
53026	hydraulic lift

Dimensions

Width	36.25 inches (92 cm)
Length	69.5 inches (176 cm)
Wheelbase	48 inches (121 cm)
Shipping weight	736 lbs (333 kg)
Height (steering wheel)	38.25 inches (97 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Mechanical

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

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Series	S Series
Original price	$1,717 in 1977
Years produced	1975 - 1978

Attachments

48" Blade	Gilson 63547, front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm)
42" Snow blower	Gilson 63572, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
42" mid-mount mower deck	Gilson 63549, 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge
48" mid-mount mower deck	Gilson 63548, 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge
42" mid-mount mower deck (rear-discharge)	Gilson 63549, 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, rear-discharge

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