Compare/Gilson 52098 YT16H vs Gilson 53031 S-16

Gilson 52098 YT16H vs Gilson 53031 S-16

Verdict: Gilson 52098 YT16H vs Gilson 53031 S-16

The Gilson 52098 YT16H and the Gilson 53031 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 1977). 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

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Displacement

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32.4 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

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90 x 83 mmReference

Power

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11.9 kWReference

Transmission

EatonReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

manualReference

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Mid PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Gilson 52098 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

42" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

106 cmReference

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Variants

53030

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turf tiresReference

53031

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ag tiresReference

Gilson 53031 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.