Gilson 52061
The Gilson 52061 is a tractor produced by Gilson Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 399 cc 24.36 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 11 hp / 8.2 kW. Transmission: Eaton. Operating weight: 490 lbs 222 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 11 hp / 8.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
0.75 gal
2.8 L
Transmission
Eaton
Operating Weight
490 lbs
222 kg
Overview
![]() | 1980 - 1981
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Gilson |
Lawn tractor | |
Gilson 52061 Engine | |
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11HP Briggs & Stratton 399cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 0.75 gal
2.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
Gilson 52061 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual idler |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 48 inches
121 cm |
Weight | 490 lbs
222 kg |
Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Rear tire | 18x8.50-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Lawn Tractors published in 1979, by Gilson | |
Lawn Tractors published in 1981, by Gilson |
Engine
Engine Detail — 399 cc / 24.36 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 252707 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 399 cc
24.36 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.4375x2.625 inches
87 x 67 mm |
Power (gross) | 11 hp
8.2 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Eaton
Transmission | Eaton |
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
Gilson 52061 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x8.50-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 48 inches
121 cm |
Length | 66 inches
167 cm |
Width | 34 inches
86 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 33 inches
83 cm |
Shipping weight | 490 lbs
222 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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36" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
36" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Gilson |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 36 inches
91 cm |
Overall width | 48 inches
121 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 3.25 inch
3 to 8 cm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Gilson Lawn Tractors Gilson 52061.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 1.4 hrs
Approximately 1.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (0.8 gal / 2.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.6 gal/hr (2.2 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Gilson Lawn Tractors Gilson 52061 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Gilson Lawn Tractors Gilson 52061.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)11 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)11.2 PS
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