Lawn Tractor · 1978Unverified
Gilson 53040
Gilson 53040 — B Series · 16 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
16 hp
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Overview
ManufacturerGilsonReference
Garden tractorReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
53040turf tiresReference
53041ag tiresReference
Engine
16HP Briggs & Stratton 693cc 2-cyl gasolineReference
Briggs & Stratton 401701Reference
gasolineReference
2-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Displacement42.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke87 x 58 mmReference
Power11.9 kWReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
4-speed gearReference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type0Reference
Typesleeve hitchReference
Mid PTOindependentReference
ClutchmanualReference
Dimensions
Front tire16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear23x8.50-12Reference
Gilson 53040 attachments
42" mid-mount mower deckReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
42" Mower deck
Typemid-mount GilsonReference
Typemanual liftReference
Cutting width106 cmReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.