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Gilson 53027 Hydro-16

The Gilson 53027 Hydro-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 shaft-driven hydrostatic Eaton transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station. It rides on turf tires and offers optional rear sleeve hitch. Dimensions include a 48 inch wheelbase, 70 inch length, and a shipping weight of 756 lbs. Attachments available include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a snowblower, and a blade.
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Model53027 Hydro-16

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53027 Hydro-16

Power

Power (gross):16 hp (11.9 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:23x10.50-12
Rear tire:23x9.50-12
Front tire:16x6.50x8
Lawn/turf rear:23x9.50-12
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

53027:turf tires
53028:ag tires

Dimensions

Width:37.25 inches (94 cm)
Length:70 inches (177 cm)
Wheelbase:48 inches (121 cm)
Shipping weight:756 lbs (342 kg)
Height (steering wheel):39 inches (99 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

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

Production

Series:S Series
Category:Garden tractor
Manufacturer:Gilson
Original price:$2,044 in 1977
Years produced:1975 - 1978

Attachments

Note:Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these 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, hydraulic lift, right-discharge
48" mid-mount mower deck:Gilson 63548, 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge
42" mid-mount mower deck rear-discharge:Gilson 63549, 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, rear-discharge

Transmission

Type:shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Description:Eaton hydrostatic transmission with Peerless two-speed transaxle
Transmission:Eaton

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch Optional
Rear Type:0 Optional