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Gilson 53038

The Gilson 53038 is a garden tractor produced from 1978 to 1980 as part of the B Series. It features an 11 hp Briggs & Stratton 399cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start, a 4-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 1 reverse gear, and two-wheel manual steering. The tractor has turf tires (variant 53038) and optional sleeve hitch. It includes a mid PTO with independent manual clutch and a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with manual lift. The electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Original price was $2,015 in 1981.
Power11 hp
Founded42" deck
Model53038
Gilson 53038 tractor
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53038

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 252707
Power11 hp (8.2 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke3.44x2.625 inches (87 x 67 mm)
Displacement399 cc (24.36 ci)
Starter volts12 volts
Overview
SeriesB Series
CategoryGarden tractor
Original price$2,015 in 1981
Production years1978 - 1980
Variants
53038turf tires
53039ag tires
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12 volts
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
42" Mower deckmid-mount Gilson, manual lift
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch (Optional)
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire23x8.50-12
Front tire16x6.50-8
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
Mid PTOindependent

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