Gravely lawn tractors

Gravely 8120

The Gravely 8120 is a garden tractor introduced in 1978 as part of the 8000 Series. It features a 12 hp Kohler K301 476cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, an 8-speed shaft-driven gear transmission with 4 forward gears in two ranges and 4 reverse gears, and a mechanical lift variant. The tractor has a wheelbase of 48 inches, weighs 890 lbs, and uses lawn/turf tires sized 16x7.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear. It includes a mid independent PTO with mechanical clutch, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and mechanical band brakes. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 42 AH capacity and a 15 amp flywheel alternator charging system.
Power12 hp
Founded-
Model8120

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gravely 8120

Tires
Rear tire23x10.50-12
Front tire16x7.50-8
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler K301
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank5.3 gal (20.1 L)
Bore/Stroke3.258x3.37 inches (83 x 86 mm)
Displacement476 cc (29.07 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross)12 hp (8.9 kW)
Starter volts12
Variants
8120mechanical lift
8121hydraulic lift
Dimensions
Width36.375 inches (92 cm)
Height43 inches (109 cm)
Length75.5 inches (191 cm)
Wheelbase48 inches (121 cm)
Shipping weight890 lbs (403 kg)
Ground clearance7 inches (17 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH42
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Charging systemflywheel alternator
Production
Series8000 Series
CategoryGarden tractor
ManufacturerGravely
Year introduced1978
Transmission
Typeshaft-driven gear
Gears8 forward and 4 reverse
DescriptionFour gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with directional control lever (forward/reverse). Reverse speeds are the same in high or low range.
Drive and Steering
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical band brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Power Take-off (PTO)
Typeindependent
Clutchmechanical
LocationMid PTO