Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 53055 S-Twin

The Gilson 53055 S-Twin is a garden tractor produced from 1980 to 1981 as part of the S Series. 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 2 ranges. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. Optional tractor hitch includes a sleeve hitch. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Tires are sized 23x10.50x12 at the rear. Attachments available include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks with hydraulic lift, a 48" front-mount blade, and a 42" front-mount snow blower.
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Model53055 S-Twin

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53055 S-Twin

Power
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
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeGarden tractor
SeriesS Series
Years made1980 - 1981
ManufacturerGilson
Attachments
48" Bladefront-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm)
42" Snow blowerfront-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
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
Dimensions & Tires
Ag rear tire23x10.50x12