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Wheel Horse A-70 vs Wheel Horse Commando 8
Verdict: Wheel Horse A-70 vs Wheel Horse Commando 8
The Wheel Horse A-70 and the Wheel Horse Commando 8 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 A-70 is the lighter machine (158 kg vs 195 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse A-70 is the newer design (1976 vs 1968). 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 HorseReference
Wheel HorseReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Image courtesy of JoeReference
Original price
$895 (1977 )Reference
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Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
18.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
75 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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4.7 LReference
Power
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6.0 kWReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Oil capacity
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1.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 517Reference
Wheel Horse Uni-DriveReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
mechanical idler pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
104 cmReference
Weight
24 kgReference
195 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
5.50-8Reference
Rear tire
15x6.00-6Reference
8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
5.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
15x6.00-6Reference
8.50-12Reference
Length
168 cmReference
154 cmReference
Width
116 cmReference
88 cmReference
Height
105 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
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95 cmReference
Height (hood)
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85 cmReference
Shipping weight
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195 kgReference
Ground clearance
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18 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
24Reference
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30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
91 cmReference
Commando 8 Serial Numbers
1968
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-unknown-Reference
1969
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-unknown-Reference
Location:
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Model code shown in parentheses.Reference
Attachment overview
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.