Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 53073

The Gilson 53073 is a garden tractor produced from 1983 to 1984 as part of the B Series. It features an 18 hp Briggs & Stratton 693cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 2-gallon fuel tank. The tractor uses a Peerless 2300 belt-driven transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gear. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station. The tractor weighs 565 lbs and rides on 16-6.50x8 front and 23-9.50x12 rear lawn/turf tires. It includes an independent mid PTO with manual clutch and optional sleeve hitch. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a snowblower, and a blade, all front or mid-mounted. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power18 hp
Founded42/48" deck
Model53073

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53073

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 422707
Power18 hp (13.4 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank2 gal (7.6 L)
Bore/Stroke3.44x2.28 inches (87 x 58 mm)
Displacement693 cc (42.3 ci)
Starter volts12
Overview
SeriesB Series
CategoryGarden tractor
Production years1983 - 1984
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
NoteGarden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
Blade48 inches width (121 cm), front-mount
Snowblower42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm), right-discharge
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm), right-discharge
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
ModelPeerless 2300
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch Optional
Rear Type0 Optional
Dimensions & Tires
Weight565 lbs (256 kg)
Rear tire23-9.50x12
Front tire16-6.50x8
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
Mid PTOindependent