Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 53044 S-Twin

The Gilson 53044 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 hydrostatic transmission. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It offers optional sleeve hitch and rear hitch. Tires are sized 16x6.50-8 front and 23x9.50-12 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks with hydraulic lift, a 42" snowblower, and a 48" front-mount blade.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53044 S-Twin

Power

Power	16HP Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cyl gasoline

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), hydraulic lift
48" mid-mount mower deck	48 inches (121 cm), hydraulic lift

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