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Gilson 53050

Gilson 53050 tractor
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The Gilson 53050 is a garden tractor produced from 1980 to 1981 as part of the B Series. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 693cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with a 2-gallon fuel tank. The tractor uses an Eaton belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds in two ranges. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The tractor is equipped with turf tires (variant 53050) or ag tires (variant 53051). It weighs 635 lbs (288 kg) and has dimensions of 71.75 inches length, 35 inches width, and 38.75 inches height at the steering wheel. The Gilson 53050 offers optional rear sleeve hitch and mid PTO with manual clutch. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 220 CCA and alternator charging. Attachments available include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, front-mount blades, and snow blowers.
Gilson 53050garden tractorBriggs & Stratton enginehydrostatic transmissionmower decksnow blowertractor specifications
Power16 hp
Founded42/48" deck
Model53050

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53050

Tires

Rear:23x8.50-12
Front:16x6.50-8

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 401701
Power:16 hp (11.9 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Fuel tank:2 gal (7.6 L)
Bore/Stroke:3.44x2.28 inches (87 x 58 mm)
Displacement:693 cc (42.3 ci)
Starter volts:12

Variants

53050:turf tires
53051:ag tires

Dimensions

Width:35 inches (88 cm)
Length:71.75 inches (182 cm)
Weight:635 lbs (288 kg)
Ground clearance:6.875 inches (17 cm)
Height (steering wheel):38.75 inches (98 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:220
Battery volts:12
Charging system:alternator

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Series:B Series
Category:Garden tractor
Manufacturer:Gilson
Original price:$2,900 in 1982
Years produced:1980 - 1981

Attachments

42" Blade:front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
48" Blade:front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm)
36" Snow blower:front-mount, 36 inches width (91 cm)
42" Snow blower:front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
42" mid-mount mower deck:42 inches (106 cm), 2-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge
48" mid-mount mower deck:48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge
42" mid-mount mower deck (rear-discharge):42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, rear-discharge

Transmission

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Manufacturer:Eaton

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch Optional
Rear Type:0 Optional

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:manual
Mid PTO:independent