| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Gilson |
| Garden tractor | |
| Original price was $2,044 in 1977 | |
| Gilson 53027 Engine | |
| 16HP Briggs & Stratton 531cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
| Gilson 53027 Transmission | |
| hydrostatic | |
| Mechanical | |
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Manual steering | |
| Disc brakes | |
| Open operator station. |
| Photos | |
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| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | 0 OptOptional |
| Type | sleeve hitch OptOptional |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Front PTO | independent |
| Clutch | manual |
| Front PTO Type | pulley |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 48 inches 121 cm |
| Weight | 756 lbs 342 kg |
| Front tire | 16x6.50x8 |
| Rear tire | 23x9.50-12 |
| Gilson 53027 attachments | |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | |
| snowblower | |
| blade | |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| References | |
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| New Hydro-16 Tractor published in 1975, by Gilson | |
| Tractors published in 1975, by Gilson | |
| Service-Maintenance Manual published in 1982, by Gilson |
| Page information | |
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| This machine's data modified on June 23, 2026 |