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Gilson 53031 S-16

The Gilson 53031 S-16 is a garden tractor produced from 1977 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 4-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gears. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It has optional sleeve hitch and runs on a 12-volt electrical system with negative ground. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" front-mount blade, and a 36" front-mount snowblower.
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Model53031 S-16

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53031 S-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
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Garden tractor
Series:S Series
Years made:1977 - 1978
Manufacturer:Gilson

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

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch Optional