Gilson lawn tractors 53027 vs Wheel Horse C-161

Side-by-side specs comparison

Gilson lawn tractors 53027

Gilson lawn tractors 53027

16 HP · 1975–1978

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Wheel Horse C-161

Wheel Horse C-161

16 HP · 1978–1979

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Gilson lawn tractors 53027 and the Wheel Horse C-161 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The Wheel Horse C-161 is the more recent model: production started in 1978, versus 1975 for the Gilson lawn tractors 53027.
  • The Gilson lawn tractors 53027 is heavier: 342 kg versus 272 kg for the Wheel Horse C-161.
  • The Gilson lawn tractors 53027 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".

Full specs comparison

Gilson lawn tractors 53027Wheel Horse C-161
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years1975–19781978–1979
FuelGasolineElectric
Cylinders1—
Weight342 kg272 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Gears (fwd/rev)—6 / 2
Wheelbase121 cm115 cm
Length177 cm165 cm
Mower deck42"36"

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