The Gravely 8121 is a garden tractor introduced in 1978 as part of the 8000 Series by Gravely. It features a 12 hp Kohler K301 476cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, an 8-speed shaft-driven gear transmission with 4 reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a hydraulic lift variant and an open operator station. It includes a mid independent PTO with mechanical clutch, an open center hydraulic system, and a fuel capacity of 5.3 gallons. The 8121 rides on 16x7.50-8 front tires and 23x10.50-12 rear tires, with a wheelbase of 48 inches and a weight of 890 lbs. Electrical system features a 12-volt battery and a 15-amp flywheel alternator charging system.
Detailed specifications and technical data for Gravely 8121
Engine
Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler K301
Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
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
Capacity
Fuel:5.3 gal (20.1 L)
Hydraulic system:0.375 gal (1.4 L)
Variants
8120:mechanical lift
8121:hydraulic lift
Electrical
Ground:negative
Battery AH:42
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:15
Charging system:flywheel alternator
Hydraulics
Type:open center
Capacity:0.375 gal (1.4 L)
Pressure:1200 psi (82.7 bar)
Pump flow:1.7 gpm (6.4 lpm)
Mechanical
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical band brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station
Production
Type:Garden tractor
Series:8000 Series
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.