Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 53054 S-Twin

The Gilson 53054 S-Twin is a garden tractor introduced in 1980 as part of the S Series by Gilson. It features an 18 hp Briggs & Stratton 693cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled horizontal-shaft design. The tractor uses a 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. Tires are sized 16x6.50-8 front and 23x9.50-12 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Optional tractor hitch includes a sleeve hitch. Attachments available include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks with hydraulic lift, a 42" front-mount snowblower, and a 48" front-mount blade.
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Model53054 S-Twin

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53054 S-Twin

Power
Rated engine power18 hp (13.4 kW)
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 421417
Power18 hp (13.4 kW)
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Bore/Stroke3.44x2.28 inches (87 x 58 mm)
Displacement693 cc (42.3 ci)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Rear tire23x9.50-12
Front tire16x6.50-8
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeGarden tractor
SeriesS Series
ManufacturerGilson
Year introduced1980
Attachments
Blade48 inches width (121 cm), front-mount
Snowblower42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm), hydraulic lift
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm), hydraulic lift
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch Optional
Rear Type0 Optional