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Gilson 53019 S-16 vs Gilson 53028 Hydro-16
Verdict: Gilson 53019 S-16 vs Gilson 53028 Hydro-16
The Gilson 53019 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 1974). 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
53019
turf tiresReference
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53021
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
Tecumseh 2312AReference
Tecumseh 2515Reference
Type
belt-driven variatorReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
28 forward and 7 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
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Weight
309 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.50x8Reference
16x6.50x8Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
16x6.50x8Reference
16x6.50x8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
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Length
163 cmReference
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Width
87 cmReference
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Height
92 cmReference
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Front tread
72 cmReference
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Rear tread
66 cmReference
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Ag rear
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23x10.50x12Reference
Gilson 53019 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
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0Reference
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.