Gilson 53040
The Gilson 53040 is a tractor produced by Gilson Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 693 cc 42.3 ci engine. The rated power output is 16 hp 11.9 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse.
Engine Power
16 hp
11.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Gilson Lawn Tractors Gilson 53040 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1978 - 1980
B SeriesGarden tractor |
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1978 - 1980 | |
B Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Gilson |
Garden tractor | |
Variants | |
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53040 | turf tires |
53041 | ag tires |
Gilson 53040 Engine | |
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16HP Briggs & Stratton 693cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ...  |
Gilson 53040 Transmission | |
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4-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 0 OptOptional |
Type | sleeve hitch OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Rear tire | 23x8.50-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 693 cc / 42.3 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 401701 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 693 cc
42.3 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.44x2.28 inches
87 x 58 mm |
Power | 16 hp
11.9 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
Gilson 53040 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x8.50-12 |
Dimensions |
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Attachments
42" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Gilson |
manual lift | |
Cutting width | 42 inches
106 cm |
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