Gilson lawn tractors

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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Model53045 S-Twin

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53045 S-Twin

Power
Power16HP Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cyl gasoline
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
Year1979
SeriesS Series
ManufacturerGilson
Attachments
Blade48 inches width front-mount
Snowblower42 inches width front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm)
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch Optional
Rear Type0 Optional