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Wheel Horse A-90 vs Wheel Horse Commando V8
Verdict: Wheel Horse A-90 vs Wheel Horse Commando V8
The Wheel Horse A-90 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 A-90 is the lighter machine (181 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 A-90 is the newer design (1976 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
$875 (1977 )Reference
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Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
23.75 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
84 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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5.7 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
Tecumseh 600Reference
5066Reference
Type
friction discReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
107 cmReference
106 cmReference
Weight
181 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
Height
92 cmReference
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Width
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81 cmReference
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
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
24Reference
24Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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10Reference
Attachment overview
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
Cutting width
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91 cmReference
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.