Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 53050

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.
Power16 hp
Founded42/48" deck
Model53050

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53050

Tires
Rear23x8.50-12
Front16x6.50-8
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 401701
Power16 hp (11.9 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank2 gal (7.6 L)
Bore/Stroke3.44x2.28 inches (87 x 58 mm)
Displacement693 cc (42.3 ci)
Starter volts12
Variants
53050turf tires
53051ag tires
Dimensions
Width35 inches (88 cm)
Length71.75 inches (182 cm)
Weight635 lbs (288 kg)
Ground clearance6.875 inches (17 cm)
Height (steering wheel)38.75 inches (98 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery CCA220
Battery volts12
Charging systemalternator
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
SeriesB Series
CategoryGarden tractor
ManufacturerGilson
Original price$2,900 in 1982
Years produced1980 - 1981
Attachments
42" Bladefront-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
48" Bladefront-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm)
36" Snow blowerfront-mount, 36 inches width (91 cm)
42" Snow blowerfront-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm), 2-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge
48" mid-mount mower deck48 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
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)
ManufacturerEaton
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch Optional
Rear Type0 Optional
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
Mid PTOindependent