Compare/Gravely 1238-H vs Gravely Westchester

Gravely 1238-H vs Gravely Westchester

Verdict: Gravely 1238-H vs Gravely Westchester

The Gravely 1238-H and the Gravely Westchester are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Gravely Westchester 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 Westchester holds more fuel (9.5 L vs 6.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Gravely 1238-H is the newer design (1988 vs 1963). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Gravely

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Gravely

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

12 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Gravely (a part of Ariens)Reference

GravelyReference

air-cooledReference

Two gears, in two "Swiftmatic" ranges, with shuttle shift. Tractor must be stopped, and shuttle in neutral, to shift range. Tractor must be stopped to shift shuttle.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

6.6 LReference

9.5 LReference

Displacement

28.4 ciReference

29.03 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 78 mmReference

83 x 89 mmReference

Power (gross)

8.9 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

2.0 LReference

2.4 LReference

Power

9.3 kWReference

8.9 kWReference

Fuel system

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Carter carburetorReference

Air cleaner

—

dryReference

Compression

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6.3:1Reference

Oil change

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60 hReference

Transmission

Eaton 750Reference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

manualReference

coneReference

Mid PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Front PTO

—

independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

116 cmReference

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Weight

220 kgReference

408 kgReference

Front tire

13x5.00-6Reference

4.00x8Reference

Rear tire

18x8.50-8Reference

4.00x8Reference

Lawn/turf front

13x5.00-6Reference

4.00x8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x8.50-8Reference

4.00x8Reference

Length

157 cmReference

189 cmReference

Height

93 cmReference

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Width

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81 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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95 cmReference

Shipping weight

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408 kgReference

Gravely 1238-H attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

13 (Kawasaki)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

38" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Cutting width

96 cmReference

127 cmReference

Overall width

125 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 8 cmReference

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Gravely Westchester attachments

50" Mower deck

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.