Gilson 53059

The Gilson 53059 is a garden tractor from the B Series produced in 1981. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 693cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with a 2-gallon fuel tank. The tractor has a 4-speed belt-driven gear transmission by Peerless with 4 forward and 1 reverse gear. It is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The tractor weighs 535 lbs (242 kg) and has lawn/turf tires sized 16x6.50-8 front and 23x8.50-12 rear. It includes an independent mid PTO with a manual clutch. Electrical system has a 12-volt battery with 220 CCA and alternator charging. Optional rear sleeve hitch is available. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, blades, and snow blowers. The original price was $2,000 in 1982.