Gravely Tractors began in 1916 when Benjamin Franklin Gravely built a hand-pushed plow that included a belt-driven engine from an Indian motorcycle. Gravely’s dream of building a revolutionary new type of tractor for use by homeowners was realized in the machine shop of a friend, where Gravely built almost ten of his early tractors. These Gravely Tractors were very light and included innovative Gravely Attachments – tools and optional parts which allowed the owner to maximize ease of use and efficiency of the machines.
In the 1920s, Gravely Tractors and accompanying Gravely Attachments began to be commercially built and marketed. The Gravely Tractor company survived through the Great Depression thanks to customer loyalty and low prices. During this time, Benjamin Gravely sold the small, light machines by car along the East Coast from West Virginia to Florida. Later, sales of Gravely Tractors and Gravely Attachments went national and eventually international, with sales in Germany, Switzerland and France. Later, Gravely Tractors was bought by the Studebaker Corporation.
Gravely Tractors & Gravely Attachments Today
Today, Gravely is a division of Ariens and manufactures ride-on tractors, self-propelled walk-behind machines, and a variety of lawn mowers, grass trimmers and other landscaping equipment. There are currently four lines of Gravely Tractors, each with inner divisions of different models. These four lines are Professional, Homeowner, Turf and Utility Vehicle. The Professional series includes zero-turn mowers, rapid-walk mowers and chore and fishing machines. In the Homeowner series, you’ll find smaller zero-turn and walk-behind mowers. The Turf line offers vacuums, reel mowers, sprayers and an infield conditioner. Finally, their Utility Vehicle line includes their special Treker cart.
All Gravely Tractors and models can be seen on the official Gravely Tractor website, Gravely.com. There, you can compare prices, view different models, and find an official dealer of Gravely Tractors and Gravely Attachments in your area. Gravely Tractors and Gravely Attachments are sold exclusively through the dealer network and cannot be found in hardware or retail stores. The official website for Gravely Tractors and Gravely Attachments also sells clothing and gifts related to the Gravely brand and offers manuals for Gravely products.
If you are looking for recently produced Gravely Attachments, the official website can be very helpful. Gravely.com includes a “PartsRadar” parts finder for any Gravely Attachments that you need. It allows you to search by part or model number, so it’s difficult to browse unless you know exactly what Gravely Attachments you are looking for. However, it can be an indispensable first resource for anyone looking for Gravely Attachments.
Finding Gravely Attachments
One of the big draws of Gravely Tractors is their capacity to handle a multitude of Gravely Attachments. These Gravely Attachments can improve or extend the capabilities of your Gravely machine. Some Gravely Attachments are made by the Gravely manufacturers and some are made by third parties. Popular Gravely Attachments include sweepers, snow plows, power brushes, blades, snow blowers, hitches, and saws.
Not all Gravely Attachments will fit all models of Gravely equipment. If you have any questions, the internet is a wonderful place to turn for information and advice about finding and purchasing Gravely Attachments. StevenChalmers.com has a comprehensive list of Gravely Attachments with photos as well as plenty more information on Gravely equipment. MyTractorForum.com contains a variety of discussion on Gravely Attachments, and you can always ask your own question if you can’t find the answers you need. The Gravely Tractor Club of America, found at GravelyTractorClub.com, also has information about Gravely Attachments.
If you are looking to buy Gravely Attachments for your Gravely machine, many hobbyists and enthusiasts recommend looking for used Gravely Attachments on online sale stores like eBay and Craigslist. You can also post offers to buy Gravely Attachments in tractor forums and message boards to find an owner who may want to sell. Of course, if the Gravely Attachments you seek are for a newer model, an official Gravely dealership may carry those Gravely Attachments or they may be able to help you find the ones you need.
