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Wheel Horse 208-4SB vs Wheel Horse Commando V8
Verdict: Wheel Horse 208-4SB vs Wheel Horse Commando V8
The Wheel Horse 208-4SB and the Wheel Horse Commando V8 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Wheel Horse 208-4SB is the lighter machine (209 kg vs 223 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 208-4SB is the newer design (1989 vs 1969). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
Wheel HorseReference
air-cooledReference
Tecumseh VH80Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
5.7 LReference
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
23.75 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
84 x 70 mmReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.1 LReference
1.9 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Point gap
0.508 mmReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 920Reference
5066Reference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
113 cmReference
106 cmReference
Weight
209 kgReference
223 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
20x8.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
20x8.00-10Reference
Length
154 cmReference
152 cmReference
Width
85 cmReference
81 cmReference
Height
92 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
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94 cmReference
Height (hood)
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82 cmReference
Shipping weight
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223 kgReference
Ground clearance
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14 cmReference
208-4SB Serial Number Location
208-4SB Serial Numbers
1989
42-08B401Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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10Reference
Battery AH
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24Reference
Attachment overview
30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
91 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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mechanicalReference
Commando V8 Serial Numbers
1969
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1-4841Reference
1970
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1-4852 (Tecumseh)Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate on the dashboard pedestal of the Commando V8. Model codes shown.Reference
36" Mower deck
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.