Compare/Gravely 8171 vs Gravely 8183

Gravely 8171 vs Gravely 8183

Verdict: Gravely 8171 vs Gravely 8183

The Gravely 8171 and the Gravely 8183 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Gravely 8183 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. Gravely 8183 is the lighter machine (399 kg vs 424 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Gravely 8183 is the newer design (1979 vs 1978). In short: choose the Gravely 8183 for outright pulling power, or the Gravely 8171 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Gravely

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Gravely

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

17 hp

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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

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

Displacement

49.8 ciReference

47.7 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 83 mmReference

83 x 73 mmReference

Power (gross)

12.3 kWReference

13.4 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.9 LReference

5.7 LReference

Fuel tank

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20.1 LReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Oil type

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10W-40 SCReference

Capacities

Fuel

20.1 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

1.4 LReference

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Type

shaft-driven gearReference

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

424 kgReference

399 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

207 cmReference

Width

106 cmReference

Height

109 cmReference

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Shipping weight

424 kgReference

399 kgReference

Ground clearance

17 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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109 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

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Charging amps

15Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

42Reference

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Gravely 8183 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.