Compare/Gilson 52098 YT16H vs Gilson 53019 S-16

Gilson 52098 YT16H vs Gilson 53019 S-16

Verdict: Gilson 52098 YT16H vs Gilson 53019 S-16

The Gilson 52098 YT16H 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 52098 YT16H is the newer design (1984 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Gilson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

GilsonReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

Engine

Power (gross)

11.9 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Displacement

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32.4 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

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90 x 83 mmReference

Transmission

EatonReference

Tecumseh 2312AReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

28 forward and 7 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

—

Clutch

manualReference

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Mid PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Gilson 52098 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Attachment overview

42" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven variatorReference

Cutting width

106 cmReference

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Variants

53019

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turf tiresReference

53021

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ag tiresReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

—

111 cmReference

Weight

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309 kgReference

Front tire

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16x6.50x8Reference

Rear tire

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23x8.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

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16x6.50x8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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23x8.50-12Reference

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 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.