Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 53042 S-Twin

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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Model53042 S-Twin

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53042 S-Twin

Power
Power16 hp (11.9 kW)
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 401701
Power16 hp (11.9 kW)
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Bore/Stroke3.44x2.16 inches (87 x 55 mm)
Displacement655 cc (40 ci)
Starter volts12
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeGarden tractor
SeriesS Series
ManufacturerGilson
Years produced1978 - 1981
Attachments
Blade48 inches width (121 cm), front-mount
Snowblower42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm), manual lift
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm), manual lift
Transmission
Typebelt-driven variator
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
Description4-speed variator
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch (Optional)
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire23x8.50-12
Front tire16x6.50-8