Ed Kennell 35,768 #1 Posted January 7, 2017 Is this real or just a transplanted Commando 8 hood? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OHRob72 88 #2 Posted January 7, 2017 Looks more like a Commando V8. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,768 #3 Posted January 7, 2017 So a Commando V8 was a vertical engine lawn mower? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cafoose 3,146 #4 Posted January 7, 2017 Looks like this I believe: 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #5 Posted January 7, 2017 From the model list... either... 1-7841 1969 Lawn & Garden Tractor Charger V8 Automatic Kohler KV181S-37108B 8 Eaton 6 or... 1-4751 1970 Lawn & Garden Tractor Commando V7 4-Speed Tecumseh V70-125119 7 Wheel Horse 50671-4752 1970 Lawn & Garden Tractor Commando V7 4-Speed Tecumseh V70-125119 7 Wheel Horse 5067 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cafoose 3,146 #6 Posted January 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Ed Kennell said: So a Commando V8 was a vertical engine lawn mower? If I'm not mistaken the "V" means vertical shaft. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,611 #7 Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) Not a clue.... Edited January 7, 2017 by daveoman1966 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,768 #8 Posted January 7, 2017 Another "old dog" is still learning. To me a V8 was this. or this 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #9 Posted January 7, 2017 From the photo gallery... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,768 #10 Posted January 7, 2017 I am surprised they were equipped with a clevis hitch for ground engagement implements although it looks like a hard link connection to the lift lever providing up and down force. That must have been a nightmarish belt arrangement to the unidrive. This thing is starting to interest me now....may be a road trip is in order? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,896 #11 Posted January 7, 2017 6 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: That must have been a nightmarish belt arrangement to the unidrive. This thing is starting to interest me now....may be a road trip is in order? The transmission was a 5066. Had the input pulley on the top. Simple belt arrangement like most other verticals. Funny thing is, at the WHCC show where the Commando 8 was the featured tractor, there were several of these that Wild Bill would not allow in the Commando 8 parade and group picture because even though it said Commando 8 on the side, it was not the featured "1968 Commando 8". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,768 #12 Posted January 7, 2017 Thanks Bob, I assumed all unidrives had the right side input pulley. I guess the crazy belt arrangement I saw above in @cafooses post above was for the deck drive. It looks like it went from the engine pulley to the rear, over vertical idlers and back front to the deck drive. It is strange WH made the two totally different tractors in the same time frame with the same name. ...... 73 and still learning.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,345 #13 Posted January 7, 2017 Back when RS first started, we had a member who collected the V's, V6, V7, and V8s. Most of the pictures of them in the gallery belong to him or were posted by him. I don't know if he's still a member, but I don't believe if he is, he hasn't posted in anything in years. That link to the one in the picture gallery that Craig posted was him. I believe his name was either Joe or Joel. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPINJIM 1,978 #14 Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) Looks like a CHARGER V8, with hydro trans. I had one a few years ago, and sold it at the Big Show. The front part of the frame is cast iron, and the back section is sheet metal. The Eaton 6 trans on mine was a little noisy, but worked well. In the picture, you can see the speed control lever sticking up in the middle of the console. Not a bad tractor, and if I still had it, I would put a Kawasaki vertical engine in it to replace the old Briggs. Jim "Never mind!" It IS a Commando V8. Speed control would be on the side where the empty hole is, if it were a Charger. But the frame is the same (cast iron and sheet metal). Has a Tecy engine (solid state), and the "V" stands for vertical the same as the Charger V8 that I had. I would still throw a Kawasaki engine on it. Edited January 7, 2017 by SPINJIM I was wrong. Sorry. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,261 #15 Posted January 8, 2017 (edited) 1970 Commando V8. Looks identical to the one I bought from a member here last summer for my wife. It may be a vertical shaft tractor but don't let that steer you away they are very capable little machines. And yes the two vertical pulleys you are referring to are for the mower deck, a bit different the first time you hook it up but it works. Looks like a nice little unit, I would try to pick it up...I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Here are a couple pics of ours. Don't mind the green thing in the background of the last pic Edited January 8, 2017 by Professor1990 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burnerman 758 #16 Posted November 15, 2019 I’m going to wake up this thread. this is a 1 4752. 70 V7 Commando my son bought home from the scrapyard. He’s gunna have it going soon enough. I prefer my $10 Commando 800. 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
