Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse Commando 8
The Wheel Horse Commando 8 is a garden tractor produced from 1968 to 1969 by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features an 8 hp Kohler K181S gasoline engine with a 304 cc displacement, air-cooled horizontal-shaft, and a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission called the Wheel Horse Uni-Drive. The tractor has a wheelbase of 41.25 inches, weighs 430 lbs, and uses 5.50-8 front and 8.50-12 rear lawn/turf tires. It includes two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. Attachments available include a 36-inch mid-mount mower deck, a 42-inch front-mount blade, and a 32-inch front-mount snowblower.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse Commando 8
Tires
| Rear tire | 8.50-12 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 5.50-8 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 8.50-12 |
| Lawn/turf front | 5.50-8 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K181S |
| Power | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1.25 gal (4.7 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.94x2.75 inches (75 x 70 mm) |
| Displacement | 304 cc (18.6 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.26 qts (1.2 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Features
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Dimensions
| Width | 35 inches (88 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 61 inches (154 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 41.25 inches (104 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 33.5 inches (85 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 430 lbs (195 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 7.25 inches (18 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 37.5 inches (95 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse |
| Years produced | 1968 - 1969 |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| Blade | 42" Blade, Wheel Horse 6-4111, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm) |
| Snowblower | 32" Snow blower, Wheel Horse 6-2211, front-mount, 32 inches width (81 cm) |
| 36" mid-mount mower deck | mid-mount Wheel Horse 5-2361, Cutting width 36 inches (91 cm) |
Transmission
| Name | Wheel Horse Uni-Drive |
|---|---|
| Type | belt-driven gear |
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |