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Gravely 16-G vs Gravely GEM 16
Verdict: Gravely 16-G vs Gravely GEM 16
The Gravely 16-G and the Gravely GEM 16 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Gravely GEM 16 is the lighter machine (276 kg vs 389 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Gravely 16-G holds more fuel (20.1 L vs 17.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Gravely GEM 16 is the newer design (1991 vs 1988). 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
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Gravely
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
GravelyReference
Gravely (a part of Ariens)Reference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
20.1 LReference
17.0 LReference
Displacement
42.18 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
79 x 70 mmReference
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Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
3300Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
5.7 LReference
5.7 LReference
Transmission
Type
shaft-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
SC10W-30Reference
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Transmission
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Eaton 850Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
132 cmReference
121 cmReference
Weight
389 kgReference
276 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
208 cmReference
172 cmReference
Width
105 cmReference
92 cmReference
Height
129 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
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119 cmReference
Gravely 16-G attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
16Reference
Battery CCA
42Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
22FReference
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Attachment overview
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Gravely GEM 16 attachments
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.