Gravely 812

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Gravely 812 is a compact lawn and garden tractor built from 1973 to 1978. It's designed for homeowners and small property maintenance. This 2-wheel drive tractor has a manual steering system and a shaft-driven gear transmission with 8 forward and 4 reverse speeds.

Under the hood, the Gravely 812 features a Kohler K301 engine. This single-cylinder, air-cooled gasoline engine has a displacement of 29 cubic inches, which is below average for its class. It produces 12 horsepower at 3600 rpm, which is also below average but suitable for light yard work. The tractor's compact size, measuring 75.2 inches long, 36.2 inches wide, and 42.9 inches tall, makes it easy to maneuver in tight spaces. Despite its small engine, the Gravely 812 has an above-average operating weight of 900 pounds, giving it good stability. It comes with lawn/turf tires, an open operator station, and an electric starter for easy operation.
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Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 12 hp (8.9 kW)

Transmission: Shaft-driven gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 900 lb (408 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Gravely 812 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Gravely 812 is Below Average. It is greater than 19% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.3K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Gravely 812 is Above Average. It is greater than 83% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.2K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Gravely 812 is Below Average. It is greater than 28% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Gravely 812 is Average. It is greater than 56% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Kohler
Model
K301
Cooling Type
Air-cooled
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
1
Displacement
29 ci (0.5 L)
Bore
3.37 in (85.6 mm)
Stroke
3.25 in (82.5 mm)
Rated RPM
3600
Power Output
12 hp (8.9 kW)

Transmission

Type
Shaft-driven gear
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
4

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual