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Gilson 53031 S-16 vs Gilson 53051
Verdict: Gilson 53031 S-16 vs Gilson 53051
The Gilson 53031 S-16 and the Gilson 53051 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Gilson 53051 is the newer design (1980 vs 1977). 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
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
53030
turf tiresReference
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53031
ag tiresReference
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53050
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turf tiresReference
53051
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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
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Transmission
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EatonReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Rear Type
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0Reference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Gilson 53031 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
Dimensions
Weight
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290 kgReference
Ag rear
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23x10.50x12Reference
Length
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182 cmReference
Width
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88 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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98 cmReference
Ground clearance
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17 cmReference
Gilson 53051 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.