Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 53071 S-Twin

The Gilson 53071 S-Twin is a garden tractor from the 1982 S Series lineup. It features an 18 hp Briggs & Stratton 693cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 4-speed belt-driven variator transmission by Peerless. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It rides on 16x6.50-8 front and 8.50x12 rear lawn/turf tires. Optional sleeve hitch is available. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" snowblower, and a 48" front-mount blade. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53071 S-Twin

Power

Rated power	18 hp (13.4 kW)

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Briggs & Stratton 422437
Power	18 hp (13.4 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Bore/Stroke	3.44x2.28 inches (87 x 58 mm)
Displacement	693 cc (42.3 ci)
Starter volts	12

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Year	1982
Series	S Series
Category	Garden tractor
Manufacturer	Gilson
Original price	$3,400 in 1982

Attachments

Blade	48 inches width, front-mount
Snowblower	42 inches width, front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deck	42 inches (106 cm)
48" mid-mount mower deck	48 inches (121 cm)

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