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Wheel Horse Commando 800

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Introduction

Discover the reliable Wheel Horse Commando 800, a classic garden tractor designed for efficient lawn care.This 1971-1972 model features a robust 8 hp Kohler K181 engine, providing dependable power for your tasks.It boasts a 36-inch mower deck, perfect for maintaining your yard with ease. The Commando 800 offers a 3-speed forward and 1-reverse belt-driven gear transmission, ensuring practical maneuverability around your property.With its two-wheel drive and manual steering, this tractor is straightforward to operate, making it an excellent choice for homeowners seeking a capable and economical garden tractor.Its compact dimensions and lawn/turf tires are optimized for gentle operation on your grass.

Introduction

Production Information of Wheel Horse, Commando 800

The production information of the tractor (Commando 800) includes details about its manufacturing.

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.

Garden tractor

Built in South Bend, Indiana, USA


Manufacturer	Wheel Horse

Dimension and Tires Information of Wheel Horse, Commando 800

This section sums up the dimension and tires information of the tractor.


Width	49.5 inches [125 cm]


Lawn/turf front	15x6.00-6
Lawn/turf rear	20x8.00-10

Engine Specifications of Wheel Horse, Commando 800

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The Kohler K181 was used in the Wheel Horse Commando 800 for the 1972 model year.

Air-cooled

Image courtesy of Charles Quinty

1-cylinder


Bore/Stroke	2.94x2.75 inches [75 x 70 mm]
Power (gross)	8 hp [6.0 kW]
Displacement	304 cc [18.6 ci]
Oil capacity	1 qts [0.9 L]
Rated RPM	3600

Transmission Information of Wheel Horse, Commando 800Y

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Transmission variants 1


Transmission	Wheel Horse Uni-Drive 5085
Oil type	SAE 140 GL5
Oil capacity	2 qts [1.9 L]
Type	Belt-driven gear
	SAE 140 GL5
Gears	3 forward and 1 reverse

Mechanical Specs of Wheel Horse, Commando 800Y

This section summarizes all mechanical information such as the brake system and other specifications.

Two-wheel drive

Open operator station.


Steering	Manual

Power Information of Wheel Horse, Commando 800Y

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Front PTO	Independent
Clutch	Mechanical