Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 53074

The Gilson 53074 is a garden tractor from the B Series produced between 1983 and 1984. It features an 18 hp Briggs & Stratton 693cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a belt-driven hydrostatic Eaton transmission offering infinite forward and reverse speeds in two ranges. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station. It weighs 655 lbs (297 kg) and rides on 16-6.80x8 front tires and 23-9.50x12 rear tires. The tractor includes an independent mid PTO with manual clutch and optional rear sleeve hitch. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a snowblower, and a blade, all front or mid-mounted. Original price was $4,259 in 1984.
Power18 hp
Founded42/48" deck
Model53074

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53074

Power
Power18.0hp
Engine
Power18 hp (13.4 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel typegasoline
Bore/Stroke3.44x2.28 inches (87 x 58 mm)
Displacement693 cc (42.3 ci)
Engine detailBriggs & Stratton 422707
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Weight655 lbs (297 kg)
Rear tire23-9.50x12
Front tire16-6.80x8
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
SeriesB Series
CategoryGarden tractor
Years made1983 - 1984
Original price$4,259 in 1984
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 hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)
TransmissionEaton
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch Optional
Rear Type0 Optional
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
Mid PTOindependent