Gravely lawn tractors
Gravely 8179-G
The Gravely 8179-G is a 1986 garden tractor from the 8000-G Series, featuring a 17HP Kohler 691cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine. It has an 8-speed shaft-driven gear transmission with 8 forward and 4 reverse gears. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical band brakes. It has an open operator station and a mid independent PTO. Fuel capacity is 5.3 gallons (20.1 L) and hydraulic system capacity is 0.25 gallons (0.9 L) using ATF Dextron II oil. Dimensions include a 52.25 inch wheelbase, 82 inch length, 43.2 inch width, and 46 inch height, weighing 854 lbs (387 kg) with a shipping weight of 895 lbs (405 kg). Tires are lawn/turf type with 16x7.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear sizes. Electrical system is 12 volts with a 42 AH battery. Attachments include various mid-mount mower decks (40", 50", 60"), blades, and snow blowers.
Power16 hp
Founded-
Model8179-G
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Gravely 8179-G
Tires
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
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| Front tire | 16x7.50-8 |
Engine
| Description | 17HP Kohler 691cc 2-cyl gasoline |
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Capacity
| Fuel | 5.3 gal (20.1 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 0.25 gal (0.9 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 43.2 inches (109 cm) |
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| Height | 46 inches (116 cm) |
| Length | 82 inches (208 cm) |
| Weight | 854 lbs (387 kg) |
| Rear axle | 5-bolt flange rear axle |
| Wheelbase | 52.25 inches (132 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 895 lbs (405 kg) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery AH | 42 |
| Battery Group | BCI 22F |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 0.25 gal (0.9 L) |
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| Oil type | ATF Dextron II |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Mechanical band brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
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| Year | 1986 |
| Series | 8000-G Series |
References
| Source | Riding Tractors published in 1986, by Gravely |
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Attachments
| 48" Blade | front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), 21 inches height (53 cm), 120 lbs (54 kg) |
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| 40" Snow blower | 40 inches width (101 cm), two-stage, front-mount, 280 lbs (127 kg) |
| 48" Snow blower | 48 inches width (121 cm), two-stage, front-mount, 290 lbs (131 kg) |
| 40" mid-mount mower deck | 40 inches (101 cm), total width 50.5 inches (128 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, cut height 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm), 193 lbs (87 kg) |
| 50" mid-mount mower deck | 50 inches (127 cm), total width 62 inches (157 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, cut height 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm), 197 lbs (89 kg) |
| 60" mid-mount mower deck | 60 inches (152 cm), total width 71 inches (180 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, cut height 1.5 to 4.5 inch (3 to 11 cm), 362 lbs (164 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven gear |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
| Details | Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low-high) with forward/reverse clutches. The directional clutch must be in neutral to shift gears or ranges. |
| Oil type | 10W-40 SC |
| Oil capacity | 6 qts (5.7 L) |
Serial Numbers
| Location | Under hood on right side, on instrument panel support frame |
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Power Take-off (PTO)
| Mid PTO | independent |
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