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Gravely 8161 vs Gravely 816S
Verdict: Gravely 8161 vs Gravely 816S
The Gravely 8161 and the Gravely 816S are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Gravely 8161 is the lighter machine (394 kg vs 408 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Gravely 8161 is the newer design (1978 vs 1974). 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
GravelyReference
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 horizontal-shaftReference
Variants
8160
mechanical liftReference
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8161
hydraulic liftReference
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Engine
Displacement
32.4 ciReference
32.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 90 mmReference
83 x 90 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
5.7 LReference
Fuel tank
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20.1 LReference
Power
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11.9 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Oil type
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SAE30Reference
Capacities
Fuel
20.1 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
1.4 LReference
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Type
shaft-driven gearReference
shaft-driven gearReference
Capacity
1.4 LReference
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Pressure
82.7 barReference
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Pump flow
6.4 lpmReference
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Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
mechanicalReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
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Weight
394 kgReference
408 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
191 cmReference
Width
92 cmReference
92 cmReference
Height
109 cmReference
109 cmReference
Shipping weight
394 kgReference
408 kgReference
Ground clearance
17 cmReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
3Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
42Reference
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Gravely 816S 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.