Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 53028 Hydro-16

The Gilson 53028 Hydro-16 is a garden tractor produced starting in 1975 as part of the S Series. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 531cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission by Tecumseh with infinite forward and reverse gears. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It comes equipped with ag tires and optional sleeve hitch. Front tires are 16x6.50x8 and rear ag tires are 23x10.50x12. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks with hydraulic lift, a 36" front-mount snowblower, and a 42" front-mount blade.

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Model53028 Hydro-16

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53028 Hydro-16

Power

Power	16 hp (11.9 kW)

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

53027	turf tires
53028	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
Manufacturer	Gilson
Years produced	1975 - ????

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), hydraulic lift
48" mid-mount mower deck	48 inches (121 cm), hydraulic lift

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