Gilson lawn tractors
Gilson 53030 Gear-16
The Gilson 53030 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 Peerless 4-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gear, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and band brakes. The tractor has a wheelbase of 48 inches, weighs 683 lbs, and comes with turf or ag tire variants. Attachments include mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blade options. It originally sold for $1,463 in 1977.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53030 Gear-16
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
| 53030 | turf tires |
|---|---|
| 53031 | ag tires |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Band brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Series | S Series |
|---|---|
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Years made | 1975 - 1978 |
| Original price | $1,463 in 1977 |
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, 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 |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Brand | Peerless |
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch |
|---|---|
| Optional | Optional |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 36.25 inches (92 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 69.5 inches (176 cm) |
| Weight | 683 lbs (309 kg) |
| Rear tire | 23x8.50x12 |
| Wheelbase | 48 inches (121 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50x8 |
| Ag rear tire | 23x10.50x12 |
| Shipping weight | 683 lbs (309 kg) |
| Lawn/turf rear tire | 23x8.50x12 |
| Lawn/turf front tire | 16x6.50x8 |
| Height (steering wheel) | 38.25 inches (97 cm) |
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