Compare/Gilson 53019 S-16 vs Gilson 53060

Gilson 53019 S-16 vs Gilson 53060

Verdict: Gilson 53019 S-16 vs Gilson 53060

The Gilson 53019 S-16 and the Gilson 53060 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Gilson 53060 is the lighter machine (244 kg vs 309 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Gilson 53060 is the newer design (1981 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Gilson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Gilson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

GilsonReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Variants

53019

turf tiresReference

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53021

ag tiresReference

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53059

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turf tiresReference

53060

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ag tiresReference

Engine

Displacement

32.4 ciReference

42.3 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 83 mmReference

87 x 58 mmReference

Power (gross)

11.9 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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7.6 LReference

Power

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11.9 kWReference

Transmission

Tecumseh 2312AReference

PeerlessReference

Type

belt-driven variatorReference

belt-driven gearReference

Gears

28 forward and 7 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

111 cmReference

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Weight

309 kgReference

244 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50x8Reference

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Rear tire

23x8.50-12Reference

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Lawn/turf front

16x6.50x8Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

23x8.50-12Reference

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Length

163 cmReference

182 cmReference

Width

87 cmReference

88 cmReference

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

Height (steering wheel)

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98 cmReference

Ground clearance

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17 cmReference

Gilson 53019 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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220Reference

Attachment overview

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

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0Reference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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manualReference

Gilson 53060 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.