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Gilson 53070 S-Twin vs Gilson 53079 GT18E
Verdict: Gilson 53070 S-Twin vs Gilson 53079 GT18E
The Gilson 53070 S-Twin and the Gilson 53079 GT18E are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Gilson 53079 GT18E is the newer design (1985 vs 1982). 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
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
GilsonReference
GilsonReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
42.3 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
87 x 58 mmReference
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Power
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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7.6 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
PeerlessReference
Peerless 2300Reference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Dimensions
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
8.50x12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
8.50x12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Weight
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269 kgReference
Gilson 53070 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Gilson 53079 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.