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Wheel Horse Commando 8

Wheel Horse Commando 8 tractor
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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. TractorData does not list details of these 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)