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Gilson 53038

Gilson 53038 tractor
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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.
Gilson 53038garden tractorBriggs & Stratton 399cc engine11 hp4-speed transmission42 inch mower deckturf tires
Power11 hp
Founded42" deck
Model53038

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53038

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 252707
Power:11 hp (8.2 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke:3.44x2.625 inches (87 x 67 mm)
Displacement:399 cc (24.36 ci)
Starter volts:12 volts

Overview

Series:B Series
Category:Garden tractor
Original price:$2,015 in 1981
Production years:1978 - 1980

Variants

53038:turf tires
53039:ag tires

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12 volts

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Attachments

Cutting width:42 inches (106 cm)
42" Mower deck:mid-mount Gilson, manual lift

Transmission

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

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch (Optional)

Dimensions & Tires

Rear tire:23x8.50-12
Front tire:16x6.50-8

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:manual
Mid PTO:independent