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Gilson 53040

Gilson 53040 tractor
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The Gilson 53040 is a garden tractor produced from 1978 to 1980 as part of the B Series. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 693cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled vertical-shaft design. The tractor has a 4-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gear, two-wheel drive, and manual steering. It includes an open operator station and optional rear sleeve hitch. The mid PTO is independent with a manual clutch. Tires are 16x6.50-8 front and 23x8.50-12 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include a 42-inch mid-mount Gilson mower deck with manual lift. Variants include the 53040 with turf tires and 53041 with ag tires.
Gilson 53040garden tractorBriggs & Stratton 16 hp engine4-speed transmission42 inch mower decklawn tractor specifications
Power16 hp
Founded42" deck
Model53040

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53040

Power

Power:16 hp (11.9 kW)

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 401701
Power:16 hp (11.9 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Bore/Stroke:3.44x2.28 inches (87 x 58 mm)
Displacement:693 cc (42.3 ci)
Starter volts:12

Variants

53040:turf tires
53041: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:B Series
Years made:1978 - 1980
Manufacturer:Gilson

Attachments

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

Transmission

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

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch Optional
Rear Type:0 Optional

Dimensions & Tires

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:manual
Mid PTO:independent

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