47JDG 65 #1 Posted June 14, 2013 I came across a nice deal today on this stuff that was too good to pass up. The tractor is a Commando 800, it seems to be a tight low hour machine that has just sat in a barn forever. It needs a rear tire and few other small tinkering things. I also got the tiller and blower with it as well. They belonged to a different C series tractor he used to have. I will probably keep the blower to use on my C-81 since it has low range. I already have a tiller so I may just sell this one. It needs the rear guard shroud cover plate, its the only thing missing that I can see. I am curious how common the 20 x 8.00 x 10 rear tires are to find? They are smaller than what is used on most garden tractors. They look like a standard lawn tractor size that you would find on a Craftsman or other vertical shaft mowing tractor. I would like to just find a good used one for now so I can get this thing up and running on the cheap and use it. Anyone have much experience with a Commando 800? Any tricks or advice? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #2 Posted June 14, 2013 Nice score today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,411 #3 Posted June 14, 2013 You couldn't talk him out of that roundhood the tiller is leaning against? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,579 #4 Posted June 14, 2013 (edited) Nice score dan! Jason...that round hood that the tiller is leaning against looks to be the round hood in his profile picture. Edited June 14, 2013 by Jake Kuhn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse Kid 105 #5 Posted June 15, 2013 Great score and nice looking tractor!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsesaver98 18 #6 Posted June 15, 2013 nice score i wish I could find some good deals around hear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
47JDG 65 #7 Posted June 15, 2013 Thanks guys Yes, Jake is right. The round hood is my 633. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bean 85 #8 Posted June 15, 2013 the 20x8.00-10 turf tires are still available from carlisle. a few imports too. of course, you can swap out for larger 12" wheels also, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,411 #9 Posted June 15, 2013 Jason...that round hood that the tiller is leaning against looks to be the round hood in his profile picture. Ah... I merely assumed that the photos were taken at the seller's place due to the 2xx series JD in the background. Should have realized from his user name that he's a green fan as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JUSS10 250 #10 Posted June 15, 2013 nice! where about's in West Michigan are you? always nice to know other wheel horse guys in the area. I'm in the Holland/Zeeland area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
47JDG 65 #11 Posted June 15, 2013 Juss10 - I live about 30 miles east of Grand Rapids. I know they put the smaller wheels and tires on the Commando's so the mowing deck would clear the tires. At least that is what I have read, and it does make sense. Will the mowing deck in fact work with the standard size (larger) wheels and tires? This is mainly going to be a mowing tractor. I like the cut the 36" RD decks give and thought this would be a pretty simple and economical tractor for mowing. I guess I could swap some 12 inch wheels on the rear and some 8 inch on the front from another one to see. Anyone tried this before on a Commando? Is it doable with the mowing deck? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joel_400 59 #12 Posted June 15, 2013 I have a set of cast iron rear wheel wieghts for ten inch wheels...but nothing with ten inch wheels Joel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
47JDG 65 #13 Posted June 20, 2013 I got the Commando running today. I am happy to report it runs great and the transmission is nice and quiet also. The motor oil and gear oil that came out of it looked real good so that's a nice sign. I pulled my lawn roller with it for about an hour. I ended up putting a new starter solenoid in it and fixing the poor cobble job someone did to the wiring. One of the terminals had come loose inside the solenoid and I am sure it must have been arcing or no longer working for the previous owner. It looks like that's when they parked this tractor in the barn and gave up on it. Now I just need to get the mowing deck up to snuff and it looks like I will have a nice little mowing tractor. I am impressed with the tight turning radius this tractor has and I think it will be a great tractor for mowing around things. I think I will just keep the stock wheels. It seems to get a long fine and is comfortable enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #14 Posted June 20, 2013 If you decide to sell the tiller let me know a price. Im just south of Battle Creek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
