Gilson lawn tractors 53027 vs John Deere 116

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Gilson lawn tractors 53027

Gilson lawn tractors 53027

16 HP · 1975–1978

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John Deere 116

John Deere 116

16 HP · 1981–1985

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Gilson lawn tractors 53027 and the John Deere 116 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The John Deere 116 is the more recent model: production started in 1981, versus 1975 for the Gilson lawn tractors 53027.
  • The Gilson lawn tractors 53027 is heavier: 342 kg versus 219 kg for the John Deere 116.
  • The Gilson lawn tractors 53027 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Gilson lawn tractors 53027John Deere 116
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years1975–19781981–1985
FuelGasolineElectric
Cylinders12
Weight342 kg219 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Gears (fwd/rev)—5 / 1
Wheelbase121 cm113 cm
Length177 cm161 cm
Mower deck42"38"

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