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 tire | 23x10.50-12 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 16x7.50-8 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K301 |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 5.3 gal (20.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.258x3.37 inches (83 x 86 mm) |
| Displacement | 476 cc (29.07 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Power (gross) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| 8120 | mechanical lift |
|---|---|
| 8121 | hydraulic lift |
Dimensions
| Width | 36.375 inches (92 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 43 inches (109 cm) |
| Length | 75.5 inches (191 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 48 inches (121 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 890 lbs (403 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 7 inches (17 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 42 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Production
| Series | 8000 Series |
|---|---|
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Manufacturer | Gravely |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
| Description | 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. |
Drive and Steering
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical band brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | independent |
|---|---|
| Clutch | mechanical |
| Location | Mid PTO |
