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Gravely 8163-G vs Gravely GEM 16
Verdict: Gravely 8163-G vs Gravely GEM 16
The Gravely 8163-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 829 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Gravely GEM 16 is the newer design (1991 vs 1986). 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
Gravely (a part of Ariens)Reference
Gravely (a part of Ariens)Reference
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
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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17.0 LReference
Transmission
Type
shaft-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
5.7 LReference
5.7 LReference
Transmission
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Eaton 850Reference
Capacities
Fuel
20.1 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
0.9 LReference
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Capacity
0.9 LReference
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Oil type
10W-40 SCReference
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Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
132 cmReference
121 cmReference
Weight
376 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
116 cmReference
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Shipping weight
392 kgReference
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Height (steering wheel)
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119 cmReference
Gravely 8163-G attachments
8163-G Serial Numbers
Location:
Under hood on right side, on instrument panel support frame.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
42Reference
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Battery Group
BCI 22FReference
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Charging amps
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16Reference
Attachment overview
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.