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Gilson 53045 S-Twin

The Gilson 53045 S-Twin is a 1979 garden tractor from the S Series by Gilson. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled horizontal-shaft design. The tractor uses a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Optional tractor hitch includes a rear type 0 and sleeve hitch. Attachments available include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" snowblower, and a 48" blade, both front-mount.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53045 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
Year:1979
Series:S Series
Manufacturer:Gilson

Attachments

Blade:48 inches width front-mount
Snowblower:42 inches width front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deck:42 inches (106 cm)
48" mid-mount mower deck:48 inches (121 cm)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch Optional
Rear Type:0 Optional