Gilson 53002 S-12
The Gilson 53002 S-12 is a tractor produced by Gilson Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 494 cc 30.16 ci engine. The rated power output is 12 hp 8.9 kW. Transmission: Tecumseh 2312. Operating weight: 725 lbs 328 kg.
Overview
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1971 | |
S Series | |
Garden tractor | |
1971 | |
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S Series | |
Garden tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Gilson |
Garden tractor | |
Original price was $1,140 in 1971 | |
Variants |
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Gilson 53002 Engine | |
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12HP Briggs & Stratton 494cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Gilson 53002 Transmission | |
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4-speed variator | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | sleeve hitch OptOptional |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 725 lbs
328 kg |
Front tire | 6x6.50-8 |
Rear tire | 8.50x12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Gilson 53002 attachments | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
48" mid-mount mower deck | |
snowblower | |
blade | |
Attachment details ... |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Outdoor Power Equipment published in 1971, by Gilson |
Engine
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Engine Detail | |
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Briggs & Stratton 300424 | |
gasoline | |
1-cylinder | |
air-cooled horizontal-shaft | |
Displacement | 494 cc
30.16 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.44x3.25 inches
87 x 83 mm |
Power (gross) | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
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Transmission | |
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Transmission | Tecumseh 2312 |
Type | belt-driven variator |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
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1971 | |
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Garden tractor |
Gilson 53002 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 6x6.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 8.50x12 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 63.5 inches
161 cm |
Width | 34.75 inches
88 cm |
Height | 35.75 inches
90 cm |
Shipping weight | 725 lbs
328 kg |
Attachments
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1971 | |
S Series | |
Garden tractor | |
1971 | |
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S Series | |
Garden tractor |
Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
48" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
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