Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse Commando 800
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.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse Commando 800
Engine
| Options | 8HP Techumseh 317cc 1-cyl gasoline, 8HP Kohler 304cc 1-cyl gasoline |
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| 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. |
Attachments
| Overview | 36" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade |
|---|---|
| 40" Blade | Wheel Horse, mid-mount, 40 inches width (101 cm), manual-lift |
| 42" Blade | Wheel Horse, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), manual-lift |
| 36" Mower deck | mid-mount Wheel Horse, manual lift, Cutting width 36 inches (91 cm) |
| 32" Snow blower | Wheel Horse, 32 inches width (81 cm), front-mount |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Model | Wheel Horse Uni-Drive 5085 |
| Oil type | SAE 140 GL5 |
| Oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | 0 (optional) |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 49.5 inches (125 cm) |
|---|---|
| Rear tire | 20x8.00-10 |
| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | mechanical |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |