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Wheel Horse A-80 vs Wheel Horse Commando V8
Verdict: Wheel Horse A-80 vs Wheel Horse Commando V8
The Wheel Horse A-80 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 Commando V8 is the lighter machine (223 kg vs 224 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse A-80 is the newer design (1975 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 HorseReference
Wheel HorseReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Tecumseh VH80Reference
Original price
$925 (1975 electric )Reference
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Variants
A-80E
electric startReference
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A-80R
recoil startReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
5.7 LReference
Displacement
18.65 ciReference
23.75 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 64 mmReference
84 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion J8CReference
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Oil capacity
0.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Power
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6.0 kWReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 648Reference
5066Reference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
mechanicalReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
107 cmReference
106 cmReference
Weight
27 kgReference
223 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
20x8.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
20x8.00-10Reference
Length
143 cmReference
152 cmReference
Width
77 cmReference
81 cmReference
Height
92 cmReference
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Shipping weight
224 kgReference
223 kgReference
Height (steering wheel)
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94 cmReference
Height (hood)
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82 cmReference
Ground clearance
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14 cmReference
A-80 Serial Number Location
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
32" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
81 cmReference
91 cmReference
Overall width
105 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 8 cmReference
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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.