Ford 85 vs Wheel Horse Commando V8
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ford 85 and the Wheel Horse Commando V8 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Ford 85 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1969 for the Wheel Horse Commando V8.
- The Wheel Horse Commando V8 is heavier: 223 kg versus 199 kg for the Ford 85.
- The Wheel Horse Commando V8 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 34".
Full specs comparison
| Ford 85 | Wheel Horse Commando V8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1970–1972 | 1969–1970 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 199 kg | 223 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 106 cm | 106 cm |
| Length | 147 cm | 152 cm |
| Mower deck | 34" | 36" |