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Gravely 18-G vs Gravely 8179

Verdict: Gravely 18-G vs Gravely 8179

The Gravely 18-G and the Gravely 8179 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Gravely 18-G leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. Gravely 18-G is the lighter machine (391 kg vs 424 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Gravely 18-G is the newer design (1988 vs 1980). In short: choose the Gravely 18-G for outright pulling power, or the Gravely 8179 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Gravely 18-G Lawn Tractor
Gravely
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Gravely 8179 Lawn Tractor
Gravely
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
GravelyReference
GravelyReference
air-cooledReference
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.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
20.1 LReference
20.1 LReference
Displacement
42.18 ciReference
49.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 70 mmReference
83 x 76 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
12.3 kWReference
Rated RPM
3300Reference
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
5.7 LReference
5.7 LReference
Transmission
Type
shaft-driven gearReference
shaft-driven gearReference
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Oil type
SC10W-30Reference
10W-40 SCReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
132 cmReference
132 cmReference
Weight
391 kgReference
424 kgReference
Front tire
16x7.50-8Reference
16x7.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x7.50-8Reference
16x7.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
208 cmReference
210 cmReference
Width
109 cmReference
109 cmReference
Height
129 cmReference
112 cmReference
Shipping weight
424 kgReference
Ground clearance
17 cmReference
Gravely 18-G attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
42Reference
42Reference
Battery Group
22FReference
BCI 22FReference
Attachment overview
PTO & Hydraulics
Pressure
82.7 barReference
Pump flow
6.4 lpmReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Clutch
mechanicalReference
Mid PTO Type
1000Reference

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.

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