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Gilson 52098 YT16H vs Gilson 53027 Hydro-16
Verdict: Gilson 52098 YT16H vs Gilson 53027 Hydro-16
The Gilson 52098 YT16H and the Gilson 53027 Hydro-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 1975). 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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Fit & specs
Gilson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Gilson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
GilsonReference
GilsonReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Eaton hydrostatic transmission with Peerless two-speed transaxle.Reference
Engine
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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32.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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90 x 83 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
EatonReference
EatonReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
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Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Rear Type
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0Reference
Gilson 52098 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
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Variants
53027
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turf tiresReference
53028
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ag tiresReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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121 cmReference
Weight
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342 kgReference
Front tire
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16x6.50x8Reference
Rear tire
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23x9.50-12Reference
Ag rear
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23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
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16x6.50x8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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23x9.50-12Reference
Length
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177 cmReference
Width
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94 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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99 cmReference
Shipping weight
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342 kgReference
Gilson 53027 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.