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Gilson 53024 Gear-16 vs Gilson 53040
Verdict: Gilson 53024 Gear-16 vs Gilson 53040
The Gilson 53024 Gear-16 and the Gilson 53040 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Gilson 53040 is the newer design (1978 vs 1975). 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
Four-speed gear transmission with four-position variator.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
53024
manual lift, turf tiresReference
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53025
manual lift, ag tiresReference
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53026
hydraulic liftReference
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53040
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turf tiresReference
53041
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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
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Tecumseh 2334Reference
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Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven variatorReference
belt-driven gearReference
Rear Type
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0Reference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
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Weight
324 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.50x8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Ag rear
23x10.50-12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
16x6.50x8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
176 cmReference
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Width
92 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
97 cmReference
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Shipping weight
324 kgReference
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Gilson 53024 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Gilson 53040 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 cmReference
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.