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Gilson 53027 Hydro-16 vs Gilson 53059
Verdict: Gilson 53027 Hydro-16 vs Gilson 53059
The Gilson 53027 Hydro-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 342 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
Eaton hydrostatic transmission with Peerless two-speed transaxle.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
53027
turf tiresReference
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53028
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
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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7.6 LReference
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
0Reference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
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Weight
342 kgReference
242 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50x8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x9.50-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Ag rear
23x10.50-12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
16x6.50x8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.50-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
177 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
94 cmReference
88 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
99 cmReference
98 cmReference
Shipping weight
342 kgReference
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Ground clearance
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17 cmReference
Gilson 53027 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.