Gilson lawn tractors
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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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53027 Hydro-16
Power
| Power (gross) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
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Tires
| Ag rear | 23x10.50-12 |
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| 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Rear Type | 0 Optional |
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