The Wheel Horse Commando 800 was the economical garden tractor model of the Wheel Horse line during its production run from 1971 to 1972. It featured an 8 horsepower engine with options of Techumseh or Kohler engines, a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission, two-wheel drive, and an open operator station. It was built in South Bend, Indiana, USA. The tractor supported various attachments including a 36" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blades.
Kohler K181S:gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled, Displacement 304 cc (18.6 ci), Bore/Stroke 2.94x2.75 inches (75 x 70 mm), Power (gross) 8 hp (6.0 kW), Rated RPM 3600, Oil capacity 1 qts (0.9 L)
Techumseh HH80:gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled, Displacement 317 cc (19.4 ci), Bore/Stroke 3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm), Power (gross) 8 hp (6.0 kW), Rated RPM 3600, Starter volts 12
Electrical
Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Mechanical
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:manual
Operator station:Open operator station
Production
Type:Garden tractor
Built in:South Bend, Indiana, USA
Years made:1971 - 1972
Description:The Wheel Horse Commando 800 was the economical garden tractor model of the Wheel Horse line during its production run. It offered a three-speed transmission, as opposed to the six-speed or hydrostatic of the more expensive 8-horsepower garden tractors.