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Gilson 53059

Gilson 53059 tractor
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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.
Gilson 53059garden tractorBriggs & Stratton engine16 hp4-speed transmissionlawn tractormower decksnow blower
Power16 hp
Founded42/48" deck
Model53059

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53059

Tires

Rear tire:23x8.50-12
Front tire:16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear:23x8.50-12
Lawn/turf front:16x6.50-8

Engine

Make:Briggs & Stratton
Type:gasoline
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

53059:turf tires
53060:ag tires

Dimensions

Width:35 inches (88 cm)
Length:71.75 inches (182 cm)
Weight:535 lbs (242 kg)
Ground clearance:6.75 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

Type:Garden tractor
Manufacturer:Gilson
Original price:was $2,000 in 1982

References

Book:Compact Tractors published in 1982, by Gilson

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, manual lift, electric lift Optional, right-discharge
48" mid-mount mower deck:48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, electric lift Optional, right-discharge
42" mid-mount mower deck (rear-discharge):42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, electric lift Optional

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission:Peerless

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch Optional
Rear Type:0 Optional

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:manual
Mid PTO:independent

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