Compare/Gilson 52084 YT16 vs Gilson 53019 S-16

Gilson 52084 YT16 vs Gilson 53019 S-16

Verdict: Gilson 52084 YT16 vs Gilson 53019 S-16

The Gilson 52084 YT16 and the Gilson 53019 S-16 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Gilson 52084 YT16 is the lighter machine (222 kg vs 309 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Gilson 52084 YT16 is the newer design (1983 vs 1974). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Gilson

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Best match

Clear

Gilson

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

GilsonReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

7.6 LReference

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Displacement

42.3 ciReference

32.4 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 58 mmReference

90 x 83 mmReference

Power (gross)

11.9 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Peerless 801 HDReference

Tecumseh 2312AReference

Type

belt-driven gearReference

belt-driven variatorReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

28 forward and 7 reverseReference

Oil change

sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

manualReference

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Mid PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Dimensions

Weight

222 kgReference

309 kgReference

Front tire

15x6.00-6Reference

16x6.50x8Reference

Rear tire

22x7.50Reference

23x8.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6.00-6Reference

16x6.50x8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

22x7.50Reference

23x8.50-12Reference

Shipping weight

222 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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111 cmReference

Length

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163 cmReference

Width

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87 cmReference

Height

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92 cmReference

Front tread

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72 cmReference

Rear tread

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66 cmReference

Gilson 52084 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Attachment overview

Variants

53019

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turf tiresReference

53021

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ag tiresReference

Gilson 53019 attachments

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.