Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse Commando 6
The Wheel Horse Commando 6 is a 1968 garden tractor built by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features a 6 hp Tecumseh HH60 gasoline engine with 221 cc displacement, air-cooled single-cylinder design. The tractor uses a belt-driven 3-speed gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It has a wheelbase of 41.25 inches and weighs 398 lbs. The Commando 6 is equipped with two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with negative ground. Attachments available include 32" and 36" mid-mount mower decks, a 32" snowblower, and a 42" front-mount blade.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse Commando 6
Engine
| Type | gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
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| Model | Tecumseh HH60 |
| Power | 6 hp (4.5 kW) |
| Fuel tank | 1 gal (3.8 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.625x2.50 inches (67 x 64 mm) |
| Displacement | 221 cc (13.53 ci) |
| Starter volts | 12 V |
Features
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Dimensions
| Width | 34 inches (86 cm) |
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| Length | 61 inches (154 cm) |
| Rear tire | 22.5x6.00-12 |
| Wheelbase | 41.25 inches (104 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x4.00-8 |
| Height (hood) | 33.5 inches (85 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 398 lbs (180 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 37.5 inches (95 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 V |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Year | 1968 |
| Built in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse |
References
| Publications | The New Horses from Wheel Horse published in 1968, Owners Manual Commando 6 Model 1-4631 (359) published in 1967 |
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Attachments
| Blade | 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount |
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| Snowblower | 32 inches width (81 cm), front-mount |
| 32" mid-mount mower deck | 32 inches (81 cm) |
| 36" mid-mount mower deck | 36 inches (91 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |