Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 53043 S-Twin

The Gilson 53043 S-Twin is a garden tractor produced from 1979 to 1980 as part of the S Series. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start. The transmission is a 4-speed belt-driven variator with 4 forward and 1 reverse gear. It has two-wheel drive and manual steering with an open operator station. The tractor uses 23x10.50x12 agricultural rear tires and offers an optional sleeve hitch. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a snowblower, and a blade, all front or mid-mounted with manual lift for mower decks.
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Model53043 S-Twin

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53043 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
Years made1979 - 1980
ManufacturerGilson
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
Ag rear tire size23x10.50x12