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Gravely 1238-H vs Gravely 430
Verdict: Gravely 1238-H vs Gravely 430
The Gravely 1238-H and the Gravely 430 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Gravely 430 is the lighter machine (408 kg vs 477 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Gravely 430 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 6.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Gravely 1238-H is the newer design (1988 vs 1967). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Gravely
62
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Clear
Gravely
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Gravely (a part of Ariens)Reference
GravelyReference
air-cooledReference
Two-speed shift-on-the-move affects transmission and PTO speed. Additional two-speed range for transmission can be shifted only when stopped. Right-hand directional clutch lever controls forward and reverse.Reference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.6 LReference
18.9 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
30 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
90 x 76 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.0 LReference
4.7 LReference
Power
9.3 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
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single dry elementReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Sparkplug
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Champion H-10Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.229 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.457 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 750Reference
Swiftamatic 8Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Oil type
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SAE 90W-EPReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
friction coneReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
116 cmReference
Weight
220 kgReference
408 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
16-6.50x6Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
23-8.50x12Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
16-6.50x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
23-8.50x12Reference
Length
157 cmReference
191 cmReference
Height
93 cmReference
109 cmReference
Width
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92 cmReference
Shipping weight
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408 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
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25 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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16 cmReference
Front tread
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77 cmReference
Rear tread
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71 cmReference
Gravely 1238-H attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
13 (Kawasaki)Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
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Overall width
125 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 8 cmReference
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Gravely 430 attachments
430 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Ahead of rear axle on left side.Reference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.