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Gravely 8160 vs Gravely GEM 16
Verdict: Gravely 8160 vs Gravely GEM 16
The Gravely 8160 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 394 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Gravely 8160 holds more fuel (20.1 L vs 17.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Gravely GEM 16 is the newer design (1991 vs 1978). 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
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with directional control lever (forward/reverse). Reverse speeds are the same in high or low range.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
8160
mechanical liftReference
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8161
hydraulic liftReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
20.1 LReference
17.0 LReference
Displacement
32.4 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
83 x 90 mmReference
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Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
5.7 LReference
Transmission
Type
shaft-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Eaton 850Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanicalReference
electricReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
121 cmReference
Weight
394 kgReference
276 kgReference
Front tire
16x7.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x7.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
191 cmReference
172 cmReference
Width
92 cmReference
92 cmReference
Height
109 cmReference
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Shipping weight
394 kgReference
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Ground clearance
17 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
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119 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
3Reference
16Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
42Reference
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Gravely GEM 16 attachments
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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.