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Gilson 53063

Gilson 53063 tractor
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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.
Gilson 53063garden tractorBriggs & Stratton enginePeerless transmissionmower decksnow blower1982 tractor specs
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

Attachments

42" Blade:Gilson 63644, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle
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
Front tire:15x6.00-6

Power Take-off (PTO)

PTO:Mid PTO
Clutch:manual
PTO type:independent
Mid PTO Type:pulley