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Gilson 53027 Hydro-16 vs Gilson 53030 Gear-16
Verdict: Gilson 53027 Hydro-16 vs Gilson 53030 Gear-16
The Gilson 53027 Hydro-16 and the Gilson 53030 Gear-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 53030 Gear-16 is the lighter machine (309 kg vs 342 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
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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
Eaton hydrostatic transmission with Peerless two-speed transaxle.Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Variants
53027
turf tiresReference
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53028
ag tiresReference
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53030
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turf tiresReference
53031
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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
EatonReference
PeerlessReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
121 cmReference
Weight
342 kgReference
309 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50x8Reference
16x6.50x8Reference
Rear tire
23x9.50-12Reference
23x8.50x12Reference
Ag rear
23x10.50-12Reference
23x10.50x12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50x8Reference
16x6.50x8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.50-12Reference
23x8.50x12Reference
Length
177 cmReference
176 cmReference
Width
94 cmReference
92 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
99 cmReference
97 cmReference
Shipping weight
342 kgReference
309 kgReference
Gilson 53027 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Gilson 53030 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.