Gilson lawn tractors 53017 vs Wheel Horse D-160

Side-by-side specs comparison

Gilson lawn tractors 53017

Gilson lawn tractors 53017

16 HP · 1973–1974

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Wheel Horse D-160

Wheel Horse D-160

16 HP · 1974–1981

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Gilson lawn tractors 53017 and the Wheel Horse D-160 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The Wheel Horse D-160 is the more recent model: production started in 1974, versus 1973 for the Gilson lawn tractors 53017.
  • The Wheel Horse D-160 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

Gilson lawn tractors 53017Wheel Horse D-160
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years1973–19741974–1981
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders12
Weight—396 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase—127 cm
Length—191 cm
Mower deck42"48"

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