Gravely lawn tractors

Gravely 8171

The Gravely 8171 is a garden tractor introduced in 1978 as part of the 8000 Series. It features a 16.5 hp Onan 816cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin design. The tractor has an 8-speed shaft-driven gear transmission with 8 forward and 4 reverse speeds, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and mechanical band brakes. It includes an open operator station and a mid independent PTO with mechanical clutch. The hydraulic system is open center type with 0.375 gal capacity and 1200 psi pressure. Dimensions include a 48 inch wheelbase, 75.5 inch length, and 935 lbs shipping weight. Tires are lawn/turf type with 16x7.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear sizes. Electrical system features a 12 volt battery and 15 amp flywheel alternator charging system. Fuel capacity is 5.3 gallons.
Power16 hp
Founded-
Model8171

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Gravely 8171

Power
Power (gross)16.5 hp (12.3 kW)
Tires
Rear tire23x10.50-12
Front tire16x7.50-8
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelOnan CCKA
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Bore/Stroke3.00x3.25 inches (76 x 83 mm)
Displacement816 cc (49.8 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross)16.5 hp (12.3 kW)
Starter volts12
Capacity
Fuel5.3 gal (20.1 L)
Hydraulic system0.375 gal (1.4 L)
Dimensions
Width41.75 inches (106 cm)
Height43 inches (109 cm)
Length75.5 inches (191 cm)
Wheelbase48 inches (121 cm)
Shipping weight935 lbs (424 kg)
Ground clearance7 inches (17 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH42
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Charging systemflywheel alternator
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity0.375 gal (1.4 L)
Pressure1200 psi (82.7 bar)
Pump flow1.7 gpm (6.4 lpm)
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.
Steering and Brakes
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical band brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmechanical
Mid PTOindependent