Gilson lawn tractors

Gilson 53080 GT18HE

The Gilson 53080 GT18HE is a garden tractor produced from 1985 to 1987. It features an 18 hp Briggs & Stratton 694cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a belt-driven hydrostatic Eaton 11 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 (ECAM 2000). It weighs 657 lbs (298 kg) and rides on 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear lawn/turf tires. The tractor supports a variety of attachments including 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 48" front blade, and a 42" front snow blower.
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Model53080 GT18HE

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gilson 53080 GT18HE

Power
Clutchmanual
PTO typeindependent
Power Take-off (PTO)Mid PTO
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 422707
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Bore/Stroke3.44x2.28 inches (87 x 58 mm)
Displacement694 cc (42.4 ci)
Power (gross)18 hp (13.4 kW)
Starter volts12
Chassis
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station. ECAM 2000
Dimensions
Weight657 lbs (298 kg)
Rear tire23x10.50-12
Front tire16x6.50-8
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Production
TypeGarden tractor
Years made1985 - 1987
ManufacturerGilson
Attachments
48" Bladefront-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm)
42" Snow blowerfront-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm), 2-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge
42" mid-mount mower deck (rear-discharge)42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, rear-discharge
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)
TransmissionEaton 11