Gravely 812

[wp205a 43]

Here's another one I can get for free. The PTO is shot, the tractor has 0 eye appeal. The owners' uncle is a Gravely dealer and says the PTO repair is cost prohibitive. Comments? My gut feeling is pass. It does have a big Kohler.

[TT-(Moderator) 1,131]

The big Kohler is worthless in it's entirety unless you want it for another Gravely. To use it on a Wheel Horse you'd have to install a different crankshaft.

I hear him loud & clear on the PTO fix...... that's a major job.

I would get it just for the common parts.

[posifour11 723]

I'm a weirdo. I'd be all over free. It doesn't have to stay in it's present form. I'd think of something to do with it.

[rustyoldjunk 127]

I would have had it home before he changed his mind.Gravely's are built very very heavy duty.Imagine the traction it has with the engine in the rear.Great for a sleeve hitch and garden work or what heavy loads do you want to drag around?

[wp205a 43]

Thanks guys, I do hate to pass up free. It is ugly though.

[VinsRJ 721]

Collect it for free and then post it on CL for $150... settle for a $100 and buy something else for $100/free. :happy-jumpeveryone:

[Kelly 1,029]

I parted one out for VERY good money.

[tractornut86 616]

Actually the Kohler motor will fit on a Wheel Horse. The 800 series tractors had a straight crank on them. The tractor is still in good enough condition that would be well worth putting a PTO in. Personally I would rather use a Gravely then a Wheel Horse.

[wp205a 43]

The Gravely survived a tornado, I guess I should save it from the scrap yard. Will need advice on what's wrong with the PTO, I don't need another non mower. Edited January 23, 2013 by wp205a

[TT-(Moderator) 1,131]

Actually the Kohler motor will fit on a Wheel Horse. The 800 series tractors had a straight crank on them.

My mistake - I was thinking of the ones with the stubby crank machined for the drive gear. :banghead:

[wp205a 43]

#1 son and I have decided to save it. Thanks everybody.