Gilson lawn tractors
Gilson 53063
The Gilson 53063 is a 1982 Yard Series garden tractor with a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 693cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine. It features a Peerless 801 HD 5-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station. It includes a mid PTO with independent pulley type and manual clutch. Tires are sized 15x6.00-6 front and 22x7.50 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include 38" and 42" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" blade, and a 36" snow blower. The tractor was produced by Gilson and is part of their Yard Series garden tractors.
Power16 hp
Founded38/42" deck
Model53063
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53063
Engine
| Starter | electric |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 2 gal (7.6 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.44x2.28 inches |
| Displacement | 693 cc |
| Engine Detail | Briggs & Stratton gasoline 2-cylinder air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twin |
| Power (gross) | 16 hp |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Bore/Stroke (mm) | 87 x 58 mm |
| Power (gross kW) | 11.9 kW |
| Displacement (ci) | 42.3 ci |
| Oil change interval | 25 h |
Overview
| Year | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Series | Yard Series |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Horsepower | 16.0 hp |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
References
| Publications | Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1982, by Gilson; Service-Maintenance Manual published in 1982, by Gilson |
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Attachments
| 42" Blade | Gilson 63644, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle |
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| Additional | Gilson Yard series tractors could utilize the 26-inch mechanical drive rear tiller, model 63639 |
| 36" Snow blower | Gilson 63645, 36 inches width (91 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck | Gilson 63640, 38 inches (96 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, right-discharge |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | Gilson 63648, 42 inches (106 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, right-discharge |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck rear-discharge | Gilson 63641, 38 inches (96 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, rear-discharge |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil change | sealed unit, owner service is not recommended |
| Transmission | Peerless 801 HD |
Dimensions & Tires
| Rear tire | 22x7.50 |
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| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| PTO | Mid PTO |
|---|---|
| Clutch | manual |
| PTO type | independent |
| Mid PTO Type | pulley |
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