Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 53066

The Gilson 53066 is a 1982 garden tractor from the B Series by Gilson. It features an 18 hp Briggs & Stratton 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a 2-gallon fuel tank. The tractor has a Peerless 2300 belt-driven transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gear. It is two-wheel drive with manual steering and band brakes, and an open operator station. The PTO is an independent mid PTO with a manual clutch. Tires are 16x6.50-8 front and 23x9.50-12 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Optional tractor hitch includes a sleeve hitch. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, blades, and snow blowers with various sizes and mounting options.
Power18 hp
Founded42/48" deck
Model53066

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53066

Engine
Power18 hp (13.4 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank2 gal (7.6 L)
Fuel typegasoline
Engine DetailBriggs & Stratton
Starter volts12
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesBand brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeGarden tractor
Year1982
SeriesB Series
ManufacturerGilson
Attachments
42" Bladefront-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
48" Bladefront-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm)
36" Snow blowerfront-mount, 36 inches width (91 cm)
42" Snow blowerfront-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, electric lift Optional, right-discharge
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, electric lift Optional, right-discharge
42" mid-mount mower deck rear-discharge42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, electric lift Optional
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
TransmissionPeerless 2300
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch Optional
Rear Type0 Optional
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire23x9.50-12
Front tire16x6.50-8
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
Mid PTOindependent