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Wheel Horse A-800 vs Wheel Horse Commando 800
Verdict: Wheel Horse A-800 vs Wheel Horse Commando 800
The Wheel Horse A-800 and the Wheel Horse Commando 800 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-800 is the newer design (1974 vs 1971). 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 Charles QuintyReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Displacement
18.65 ciReference
18.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 64 mmReference
75 x 70 mmReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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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 648Reference
Wheel Horse Uni-Drive 5085Reference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
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SAE 140 GL5Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
mechanical idler pulleyReference
mechanicalReference
Rear Type
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0 (optional)Reference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Front tire
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15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
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20x8.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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20x8.00-10Reference
Width
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125 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
32" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
81 cmReference
91 cmReference
Commando 800 Serial Numbers
1971
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-unknown-Reference
1972
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-unknown-Reference
Location:
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Model codes listed in parenthesis.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.