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Gilson 52104 YT16E vs Gilson 53027 Hydro-16
Verdict: Gilson 52104 YT16E vs Gilson 53027 Hydro-16
The Gilson 52104 YT16E 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 52104 YT16E is the lighter machine (245 kg vs 342 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Gilson 52104 YT16E is the newer design (1985 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
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
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Power
11.9 kWReference
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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
Power (gross)
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11.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 801 HDReference
EatonReference
Type
belt-driven gearReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
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Rear Type
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0Reference
Dimensions
Weight
245 kgReference
342 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
16x6.50x8Reference
Rear tire
22x9.50Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
16x6.50x8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x9.50Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Wheelbase
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121 cmReference
Ag rear
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23x10.50-12Reference
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 52104 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
53027
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turf tiresReference
53028
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ag tiresReference
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.