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Gravely 8163 vs Gravely 816S
Verdict: Gravely 8163 vs Gravely 816S
The Gravely 8163 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 8163 is the lighter machine (399 kg vs 408 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Gravely 8163 is the newer design (1979 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 forward/reverse clutches. The directional clutch must be in neutral to shift gears or ranges.Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Variants
8163-B
Briggs with hydraulic liftReference
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8163-T
Onan with hydraulic liftReference
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8162-B
Briggs with manual liftReference
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8162-T
Onan with manual liftReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
20.1 LReference
20.1 LReference
Displacement
49.8 ciReference
32.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 76 mmReference
83 x 90 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
5.7 LReference
5.7 LReference
Power
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11.9 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
shaft-driven gearReference
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Oil type
10W-40 SCReference
SAE30Reference
Dimensions
Weight
399 kgReference
408 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
207 cmReference
191 cmReference
Width
106 cmReference
92 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
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Shipping weight
399 kgReference
408 kgReference
Height
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109 cmReference
Gravely 8163 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Gravely 816S 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.