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Gilson 53024 Gear-16 vs Gilson 53059
Verdict: Gilson 53024 Gear-16 vs Gilson 53059
The Gilson 53024 Gear-16 and the Gilson 53059 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Gilson 53059 is the lighter machine (242 kg vs 324 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Gilson 53059 is the newer design (1981 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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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
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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7.6 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tecumseh 2334Reference
PeerlessReference
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
242 kgReference
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
182 cmReference
Width
92 cmReference
88 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
97 cmReference
98 cmReference
Shipping weight
324 kgReference
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Ground clearance
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17 cmReference
Gilson 53024 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Battery CCA
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220Reference
Attachment overview
Gilson 53059 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.