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Gilson 53042 S-Twin

Gilson 53042 S-Twin tractor
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The Gilson 53042 S-Twin is a garden tractor produced from 1978 to 1981 as part of the S Series. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start. The tractor uses a 4-speed belt-driven variator transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gear. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. Tires are sized 16x6.50-8 front and 23x8.50-12 rear. Optional sleeve hitch is available. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a snowblower, and a blade, all front-mount or mid-mount as specified. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53042 S-Twin

Power

Power:16 hp (11.9 kW)

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 401701
Power:16 hp (11.9 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Bore/Stroke:3.44x2.16 inches (87 x 55 mm)
Displacement:655 cc (40 ci)
Starter volts:12

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
Manufacturer:Gilson
Years produced:1978 - 1981

Attachments

Blade:48 inches width (121 cm), front-mount
Snowblower:42 inches width (106 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 variator
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse
Description:4-speed variator

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch (Optional)

Dimensions & Tires

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