Gilson lawn tractors

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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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

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