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Gilson 53015 S-16 vs Gilson 53026 Gear-16
Verdict: Gilson 53015 S-16 vs Gilson 53026 Gear-16
The Gilson 53015 S-16 and the Gilson 53026 Gear-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 53026 Gear-16 is the lighter machine (333 kg vs 338 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Gilson 53026 Gear-16 is the newer design (1975 vs 1973). 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 horizontal-shaftReference
Four-speed gear transmission with four-position variator.Reference
Variants
53015
turf tiresReference
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53017
ag tiresReference
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53024
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manual lift, turf tiresReference
53025
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manual lift, ag tiresReference
53026
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hydraulic liftReference
Engine
Displacement
32.4 ciReference
32.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 83 mmReference
90 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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11.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Vickers T66Reference
Tecumseh 2334Reference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven variatorReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
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Dimensions
Weight
338 kgReference
333 kgReference
Front tire
6x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50x8Reference
Rear tire
8.5x12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
6x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50x8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
8.5x12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
161 cmReference
176 cmReference
Width
88 cmReference
92 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
90 cmReference
97 cmReference
Wheelbase
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121 cmReference
Ag rear
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23x10.50-12Reference
Shipping weight
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333 kgReference
Gilson 53015 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Gilson 53026 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.