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Gilson 53030 Gear-16

Gilson 53030 Gear-16 tractor
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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. 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, 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)