Gravely 8171
The Gravely 8171 is a tractor produced by Gravely Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 816 cc 49.8 ci engine. The rated power output is 16.5 hp 12.3 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 935 lbs 424 kg.
Engine Power
16.5 hp
12.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
5.3 gal
20.1 L
Transmission
8 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
935 lbs
424 kg
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Overview
![]() | 1978
8000 SeriesGarden tractor |
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1978 | |
8000 Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Gravely |
Garden tractor | |
Gravely 8171 Engine | |
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16.5HP Onan 816cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Gravely 8171 Transmission | |
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8-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Mechanical band brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 5.3 gal
20.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 0.375 gal
1.4 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 0.375 gal
1.4 L |
Pressure | 1200 psi
82.7 bar |
Pump flow | 1.7 gpm
6.4 lpm |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | mechanical |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 48 inches
121 cm |
Weight | 935 lbs
424 kg |
Front tire | 16x7.50-8 |
Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 42 |
References | |
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Commercial Ground Maintenance Tractors published in 1978, by Gravely |
Engine
Engine Detail — 816 cc / 49.8 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Onan CCKA |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin |
Displacement | 816 cc
49.8 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.00x3.25 inches
76 x 83 mm |
Power (gross) | 16.5 hp
12.3 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 2 qts
1.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse shaft-driven gear
Type | shaft-driven gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with directional control lever (forward/reverse). Reverse speeds are the same in high or low range. | |
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Dimensions
Gravely 8171 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16x7.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x10.50-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 48 inches
121 cm |
Length | 75.5 inches
191 cm |
Width | 41.75 inches
106 cm |
Height | 43 inches
109 cm |
Shipping weight | 935 lbs
424 kg |
Ground clearance | 7 inches
17 cm |
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