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Gilson 53079 GT18E

Gilson 53079 GT18E tractor
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The Gilson 53079 GT18E is a garden tractor produced from 1985 to 1987. It features an 18 hp Briggs & Stratton 2-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 4-speed belt-driven Peerless 2300 transmission. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes, equipped with a mid PTO that is independent and manually clutched. It weighs 594 lbs (269 kg) and rides on 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear lawn/turf tires. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 48" front blade, and a 42" front snow blower.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53079 GT18E

Power

Fuel tank:2 gal (7.6 L)

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 422707
Power:18 hp (13.4 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Weight:594 lbs (269 kg)
Rear tire:23x10.50-12
Front tire:16x6.50-8

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Production

Type:Garden tractor
Years made:1985 - 1987
Manufacturer:Gilson

Attachments

48" Blade:front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm)
42" Snow blower:front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
42" mid-mount mower deck:42 inches (106 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, electric lift (Optional), right-discharge
48" mid-mount mower deck:48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, electric lift (Optional), right-discharge
42" mid-mount mower deck (rear-discharge):42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, electric lift (Optional), rear-discharge

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse
Model:Peerless 2300
Speeds:4-speed gear

Drive and brakes

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Disc brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station. ECAM 2000

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:manual
PTO type:independent
PTO location:Mid PTO