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Gilson 53071 S-Twin

Gilson 53071 S-Twin tractor
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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)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven variator
Brand:Peerless
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch (Optional)

Dimensions & Tires

Rear tire:8.50x12
Front tire:16x6.50-8