Walk Behind This Great Gravely Garden Tractor!

Here's a garden tractor you walk behind, but it's no less valuable around the home, garden and farm! This is the story of a 1964 Gravely L-8, collected and loved by Brian Jennings, who caught the Fever for Gravely machines from his Dad. The Gravely company was founded in 1922, and although the company was sold, the Gravely name is still in use today. The L-series two-wheel Gravely's were built from 1936 to 1966. Gravely also made four wheel riding tractors as well. You can join the Gravely Tractor Club of America at their website: www.GTCOA.com
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[@deview123]

They are the best tractor that was ever made. Used one at a company I worked at back in the early 80s

[@tomrobards7753]

What about wheel horse and David Bradley ? They were great tractors too

[@randallsullivan3692]

@@tomrobards7753 Not NEARLY as versatile though! Never seen a chainsaw, circular saw, powered reel gang mower, air compressor etc. on those.

[@tomrobards7753]

@@randallsullivan3692 They may not have had all those attachments but they were good tractors right ever see a cycle mower for those I had one

[@randallsullivan3692]

@@tomrobards7753 I have a Gravely sickle mower and have seen them for the David Bradley also. Don't get me wrong, the D/B was a fine tool to replace a horse or pony for a garden, GREAT cultivating machine but it just isn't a Gravely!

[@mosriteflyinfingers9252]

Thanks for featuring a Gravely! Their are many unique aspects to these, not the least of which was their manufacturing location. The early model L’s were built in Dunbar, WV. The one featured here was built in Clemmons, NC, I believe.

[@paulsweatt7856]

Man every time I see a gravely I think about my dad.He was retired from the third branch of military my dad was a tank commander,when he retired he bought 7( 7.6) got them unboxed and went to work and when I turned 19 years old one came back to have a starter put on it that was the that dad fixed it after almost 20 year and only starter put on yes the gravely is a tracker for life

[@floridaflywheelersantiquee7578]

Spent merry hrs behind one thanks for sharing

[@jerryblack4275]

This was a great machine!!

[@indianasunsets5738]

Gravely was bought by Studebaker. They realized that the automotive business was no longer a place where a small independent could make a profit and purchased a number of small companies in other industries. In this way, they survived long past the closing of their South Bend, Indiana plants in 1963 and the final closing of their Canadian operations in 1966.

[@tomrobards7753]

My dad loved his Studebaker

[@johndziak98]

my great uncle bought a gravely c10a brand new in 1969. I'm still using it today, and it doesn't get babied. It's never let us down.

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

I remember when my dad brought home a brand new 1967 Craftsman Suburban Garden Tractor..I was 5 years old..today at 61 I own my own 2021 Craftsman T240 turn tight tractor

[@Rick-Rarick]

We had a Gilson lawn mower on the farm when I was a kid. I miss that old orange beast! Never had a Gravely.

[@tacticoolfuddery6497]

Finally I'm a proud gravely collector. Gravely is the least talked about brand but the 4 wheel garden tractors are the best.

[@bill45colt]

years ago i had a 12 hp and many attachments,,,plow, tiller, broom, several mowers, steering sulky, dual tires,,,,wish i still had it,,,,

[@Dan-qy1rg]

What a neat piece of equipment! I can see why Brian Jennings loves them so much, I certainly think they look great, a blast from the past. Thanks for sharing, have a great day!

[@johnfolk4348]

Great restoration. I have a 1969 Commercial 430. What engineering!

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

Tuff little machine,been my experience.

[@tomrobards7753]

David Bradley was a good tractor too

[@ooglepeepers]

Those old Gravely L models are tough and versatile machines. I have two and a variety of attachments, and I still use them and depend on them after 50 years of use. However, it is disappointing that Ariens/Gravely does not support their products any more. They are no help when it comes to parts for these older L models. Richard's Lawn & Garden in Spencer, WV is a good source.

[@jimthomas1989]

Been a Gravely Mechanic for 25 years and I have a few parts , I had 4 Gravely at one time , Got 2 now .

[@tylerclementi4272]

To this current day areins gravley is still one the leading manufacturers in zero turns

[@paulhunt598]

My father never owned one, but was very impressed with the brand and took versatility. He mowed with one at his church property maintenance and pastor job around 1960. I was too young to be allowed a turn to operate it. The church also had a Farmall Cub about the same time. Dad long admired that machine as well. Pastoring led Dad completely away from farming and he never purchased his own machine. My brother would up with my grandfather's JD M, the only commercially built tractor that my grandfather ever farmed with. I never saw the early "depression" home built tractors that Grandfather used before purchasing the JD new around 1950.

[@christophersilsby7829]

Several different people around where I grew up, had them. One older gentleman would use his to to pull him around, on roller skates during and for parades.

[@mxthunder2]

this video does not do the gravely justice!! great production

[@adamvanostrand2664]

Beautifully restored ❤

[@darrowlinn7407]

My father had a late model with all the attachments. He thought it was the best thing. We had a dealer in Memphis, Tennessee and when you went there you better have a pocket full of cash. In my opinion it was way more trouble than it was worth. He mowed the yard with it and he rode on a seat on wheels that he towed behind it. It was a factory option and it was very dangerous. When he passed away we sold it and all the equipment. GOOD Riddance. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

[@randallsullivan3692]

Danger (and safety) lies between the ears of the operator!

[@aliassomebody8343]

@@randallsullivan3692 Well that's the thing the guy isn't criticizing Gravely's reliability or utility he is merely criticizing the seat for being unsafe at times and quite frankly there isn't anything wrong with that, part of being safe is using the right tool for the right job and while Gravely's are great for a good many things if you happen to have a really hilly yard I can completely understand not wanting to mow with a gravely while being pulled especially if it's not a dually wheeled variant.

[@ascension8811]

We had a Gravely in the 70's with the mower, rototiller and the sulky. Wanted the rotary plow but never got it. Wish I had it today.

[@mountainman1961]

I have 9 gravely here in Illinois. Plus many attachments and it’s fun to work.

[@jerryvinson6886]

Wondering do you still have and Gravely Model L’s left or attachment.

[@mountainman1961]

@@jerryvinson6886 yes!! I have 5 L’s you want to buy some of them??

[@robertpacific8319]

I'd like to see the speeds of the four forward gears? Walk, jog, run, sprint?

[@melchristian8876]

👍🌞 nice

[@jerrymansbergersr6495]

i have one

[@JohannZ100]

Gravely made an awesome tractor I have an 8199 kt professional it has 3 times the power that other garden tractors have it has an all gear drive transmission no belts to break or shrink or drive shafts to sling or throw and a Kohler KT19 series II twin cylinder engine a real kohler engine none of that courage crap and sounds real good also.

[@michaelwhite6112]

I have one my self

[@michaellipnos3213]

I have 5 of these models in Ohio. I think one runs. I have snow removal to attach as well. Lots of parts I am sure.

[@charliemcgriff7643]

How is that compare to bcs tiller

[@JohnDeere165HydroOfficial]

Nice! (first)

[@rubenhernandez4603]

Dusculpe de cuantos hp es el motor?