picked up this machine which was sitting many years- it actualy has a v-twin briggs on it- no blower shroud so I cannot determine the engine model type and code- as far as I can see these came with kohler engines? but I also see the crank is special to this tractor- can someone help me with identifying this engine-? thank you guys
BOLENSBOY60
Gravely model 5665 questions
Sounds like it has been upgraded to a Briggs 16 hp engine. The B&S 16 HP Vanguard V-Twin Model 303447 is used on the Professional 16 walk-behind.
While the 5665 came with with a 12hp Kohler engine, some of the later Pro series tractors featured Briggs 16 HP twin cylinder engines. A Gravely with the Briggs twin is highly sought after and commands the highest resale value.
Yes the crankshaft is a custom one that is unique to gravely. Having said that some have made special adapters to convert a standard crankshaft.
While the 5665 came with with a 12hp Kohler engine, some of the later Pro series tractors featured Briggs 16 HP twin cylinder engines. A Gravely with the Briggs twin is highly sought after and commands the highest resale value.
Yes the crankshaft is a custom one that is unique to gravely. Having said that some have made special adapters to convert a standard crankshaft.
OH MY thank-you! that is great info- the gent gave me a briggs service manual also- and hand written on the front is "294447" I assumed this was the engine- although the book is for a whole line of v-twins- now I can search out my parts to get the engine going- looks like so far- blower shroud and rotating screen- starter, flywheel has half the fins broke off - I cannot believe how heavy these machine are- and well built
Interesting find. Richard is right about the popularity and price of the Pro-16 v-twins, and rightly so, they're very nice machines. Please post up some pictures if you get the chance.
Rick
Rick
yes I will post some pictures later today- I so far diassembled the major parts of the tractor and cleaned it up- haha- I did not think I would have a gallon of gear oil on the floor when I unbolted the engine! this unit was in service at a Christmas tree farm in our area- in north central wisconsin
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