Gilson 53012 C-8
The Gilson 53012 C-8 is a tractor produced by Gilson Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: Tecumseh 2313.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Tecumseh 2313
Overview
![]() | 1973 - 1974
C SeriesGarden tractor
C Series
Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Gilson |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Plymouth, Wisconsin, USA | |
Gilson 53012 Engine | |
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8HP Kohler gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Gilson 53012 Transmission | |
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friction disc | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Front tire | 4.80x4.00-8 |
Rear tire | 8.5x12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | air-cooled |
Power | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Tecumseh 2313
Transmission | Tecumseh 2313 |
Type | friction disc |
Dimensions
Gilson 53012 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 4.80x4.00-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 8.5x12 |
Dimensions |
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Attachments
36" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Gilson |
manual lift | |
Cutting width | 36 inches
91 cm |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Gilson Lawn Tractors Gilson 53012 C-8.
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 53012 C-8 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Gilson Lawn Tractors Gilson 53012 C-8.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS
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