Gravely 1238-H
The Gravely 1238-H is a tractor produced by Gravely Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 465 cc 28.4 ci engine. The rated power output is 12 hp 8.9 kW. Transmission: Eaton 750. Operating weight: 477 lbs (Briggs) 216 kg.
Engine Power
12 hp
8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Eaton 750
Operating Weight
477 lbs (Briggs)
216 kg
Gravely Lawn Tractors Gravely 1238-H Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1988 - 1991
1200 SeriesLawn tractor |
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1988 - 1991 | |
1200 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Gravely (a part of Ariens) |
Lawn tractor | |
Gravely 1238-H Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
Mid PTO Type | pulley |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 46 inches
116 cm |
Weight | 477 to 487 pounds |
Front tire | 13x5.00-6 |
Rear tire | 18x8.50-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 3 (Briggs) |
13 (Kawasaki) | |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Riding Tractors published in 1990, by Gravely | |
Riding Tractors published in 1991, by Gravely |
Engine
Engine options | |
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12HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
12.5HP Kawasaki 1-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail — 465 cc / 28.4 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 281707 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 465 cc
28.4 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.44x3.06 inches
87 x 78 mm |
Power (gross) | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.5 qts
1.4 L |
Engine Detail — Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Power | 12.5 hp
9.3 kW |
Transmission
Transmission — Eaton 750
Transmission | Eaton 750 |
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 2.1 qts
2.0 L |
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Dimensions
Gravely 1238-H Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 13x5.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x8.50-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 46 inches
116 cm |
Length | 62 inches
157 cm |
Height | 37 inches
93 cm |
Weight | 477 lbs (Briggs)
216 kg |
487 lbs (Kawasaki)
220 kg | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
38" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Gravely |
manual lift | |
Cutting width | 38 inches
96 cm |
Overall width | 49.5 inches
125 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 3.5 inch
3 to 8 cm |
Photos
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