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Gilson 53003 S-14 vs Gilson 53078 GT14HE
Verdict: Gilson 53003 S-14 vs Gilson 53078 GT14HE
The Gilson 53003 S-14 and the Gilson 53078 GT14HE are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. Gilson 53078 GT14HE is the lighter machine (278 kg vs 331 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Gilson 53078 GT14HE is the newer design (1985 vs 1971). 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
14 hp
14 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
GilsonReference
GilsonReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
53003
hydro, manual liftReference
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53004
hydro, hydraulic liftReference
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53006
gearReference
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Gil-33043
Montgomery Ward modelReference
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Engine
Displacement
32.4 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
90 x 83 mmReference
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Power (gross)
10.4 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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7.6 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Vickers T66Reference
Eaton 11Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Dimensions
Weight
331 kgReference
278 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x9.50-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.50-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
161 cmReference
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Width
88 cmReference
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Height
90 cmReference
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Shipping weight
331 kgReference
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Gilson 53003 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Gilson 53078 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.