Gilson 53027 Hydro-16

The Gilson 53027 Hydro-16 is a tractor produced by Gilson Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 531 cc 32.4 ci engine. The rated power output is 16 hp 11.9 kW. Transmission: Eaton. Operating weight: 756 lbs 342 kg.

Overview

	1975 - 1978 S SeriesGarden tractor
1975 - 1978
S Series
Garden tractor

1975 - 1978
S Series
Garden tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Gilson
Garden tractor
Original price was $2,044 in 1977

Variants
53027	turf tires
53028	ag tires

Gilson 53027 Engine
16HP Briggs & Stratton 531cc 1-cyl gasoline
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Gilson 53027 Transmission
hydrostatic
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Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Disc brakes
Open operator station.

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	0 OptOptional
Type	sleeve hitch OptOptional

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	48 inches 121 cm
Weight	756 lbs 342 kg
Front tire	16x6.50x8
Rear tire	23x9.50-12
Full dimensions and tires ...

Gilson 53027 attachments
42" mid-mount mower deck
48" mid-mount mower deck
snowblower
blade
Attachment details ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

References
New Hydro-16 Tractor published in 1975, by Gilson
Tractors published in 1975, by Gilson

Engine

	1975 - 1978 S SeriesGarden tractor
1975 - 1978
S Series
Garden tractor

1975 - 1978
S Series
Garden tractor

Engine Detail
Briggs & Stratton 326437
gasoline
1-cylinder
air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Displacement	531 cc 32.4 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.56x3.25 inches 90 x 83 mm
Power (gross)	16 hp 11.9 kW
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Transmission

	1975 - 1978 S SeriesGarden tractor
1975 - 1978
S Series
Garden tractor

1975 - 1978
S Series
Garden tractor

Transmission
Transmission	Eaton
Type	shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Eaton hydrostatic transmission with Peerless two-speed transaxle.

Speeds

Dimensions

	1975 - 1978 S SeriesGarden tractor
1975 - 1978
S Series
Garden tractor

1975 - 1978
S Series
Garden tractor

Gilson 53027 Tires
Ag rear	23x10.50-12
Lawn/turf front	16x6.50x8
Lawn/turf rear	23x9.50-12

Dimensions
Wheelbase	48 inches 121 cm
Length	70 inches 177 cm
Width	37.25 inches 94 cm
Height (steering wheel)	39 inches 99 cm
Shipping weight	756 lbs 342 kg

Attachments

	1975 - 1978 S SeriesGarden tractor
1975 - 1978
S Series
Garden tractor

1975 - 1978
S Series
Garden tractor

Attachment overview
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.

Photos

Gilson 53027 Hydro-16 tractor photo