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Gilson 53015 S-16 vs Gilson 53028 Hydro-16
Verdict: Gilson 53015 S-16 vs Gilson 53028 Hydro-16
The Gilson 53015 S-16 and the Gilson 53028 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 53028 Hydro-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
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Variants
53015
turf tiresReference
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53017
ag tiresReference
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53027
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turf tiresReference
53028
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ag tiresReference
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 2515Reference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
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Rear Type
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0Reference
Dimensions
Weight
338 kgReference
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Front tire
6x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50x8Reference
Rear tire
8.5x12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
6x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50x8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
8.5x12Reference
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Length
161 cmReference
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Width
88 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
90 cmReference
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Ag rear
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23x10.50x12Reference
Gilson 53015 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Gilson 53028 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.