The Gilson 53079 GT18E is a lawn tractor with an approximate engine power of 18 hp, a figure typical of its mid-range class. Produced from 1985 to 1987, this model features a 2-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, coupled with a 4-speed gearbox and two-wheel drive. Its operating weight is listed at 269 kg and it is designed for use on areas of up to 200 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
18 hp
Weight
269 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
36 rows
Recorded power
18 hp
Recorded weight
269 kg
Transmissions
4-speed gear
Production years
1985-1987
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerGilsonReference
Garden tractorReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Disc brakesReference
Open operator station. ECAM 2000Reference
Engine
18HP Briggs & Stratton 2-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank7.6 LReference
Briggs & Stratton 422707Reference
gasolineReference
2-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Power13.4 kWReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
4-speed gearReference
TransmissionPeerless 2300Reference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTOindependentReference
ClutchmanualReference
Dimensions
Weight269 kgReference
Front tire16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear23x10.50-12Reference
Gilson 53079 attachments
42" mid-mount mower deckReference
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
42" mid-mount mower deckReference
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
