comesfarms 0 #1 Posted August 16, 2020 Was clearing out my granparents garage and stumbled across a Commando 8 with a Wheel Horse snow plow and disc, 36" deck, and a Brinly one bottom plow. Long story short it had been sitting for 23 years and was a pain to get running but after a new battery and starter switch she runs like a top. I'm a old IH Cub Cadet guy and I have no need for this and I have no idea what this thing is worth. Ill post some pics in a bit but I just need a rough idea what these things sell for. Any input or help would be appreciated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,484 #2 Posted August 16, 2020 Pretty hard to come up with a value to be fair without pictures. Prices also vary dependent on location. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
comesfarms 0 #4 Posted August 16, 2020 It won’t let me upload any pics or the implements Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 9,317 #6 Posted August 17, 2020 I cant tell you the value, but I can tell you that if you were closer I would ask if you wanted to trade for the Cub I just bought. Nice 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 42,186 #7 Posted August 17, 2020 For my area, these are some estimates. I do see much higher prices, but these are what I sell these items for. A running Commando 8 $150-250 A working 36" deck $100 WH disc $150- 200 Brinley plow $100 WH dozer blade $150 That appears to be a later frame that may fit a long or short frame tractor. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,053 #8 Posted August 17, 2020 2 hours ago, comesfarms said: Was clearing out my granparents garage and stumbled across a Commando 8 with a Wheel Horse snow plow and disc, 36" deck, and a Brinly one bottom plow. Long story short it had been sitting for 23 years and was a pain to get running but after a new battery and starter switch she runs like a top. I'm a old IH Cub Cadet guy and I have no need for this and I have no idea what this thing is worth. Ill post some pics in a bit but I just need a rough idea what these things sell for. Any input or help would be appreciated! If you give that horse a chance, you might just find that you’d rather hang on to it! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
comesfarms 0 #9 Posted August 17, 2020 1 minute ago, pullstart said: If you give that horse a chance, you might just find that you’d rather hang on to it! I’ve thought about it. It’s definitely a cool piece. It if rather sell it and put the money into a couple more mowers I can fix up and sell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #10 Posted August 17, 2020 Are the running/foot boards an wh option? I thought they had the stirrup foot rest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,655 #11 Posted August 17, 2020 2 hours ago, jabelman said: Are the running/foot boards an wh option? I thought they had the stirrup foot rest That’s a good question but check out my Commando8 . It looks like a stir up under the footboard . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 9,537 #12 Posted August 17, 2020 According to Ed's guideline, I just about stole mine. Picked up a running Commando 800 with a 42" plow and a non WH dump cart for $75 back in 2015. It was a plow tractor all its life, and only could use 1st and reverse. Sold the plow for $40 and the cart for $30. Too bad the "Husher" muffler was in such bad condition - it had a great sound. Bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skipper 1,789 #13 Posted August 17, 2020 I would say about 550-600 is a realistic price for the whole shabang 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #14 Posted August 17, 2020 I guess I stole mine as well. I paid $250 for mine, with a 36" gear-drive deck, and a 42" plow & frame. I don't know if the running boards were an option, but the manual shows the cast foot-rests Here's mine with a TSC seat and a set of Kenda K502 Terra Trac tires (added by me) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #15 Posted August 17, 2020 9 hours ago, pullstart said: If you give that horse a chance, you might just find that you’d rather hang on to it! I agree with this right here. These little Commandos are tough little buggers, and the K181's are plenty powerful. The gear-drive decks cut really nicely, but parts are a bit of a pain to find. I have 3 decks that I'm stripping down and merging into one, with all new bearings, belts, etc. Could you also post a pic of the back? Looks like your implements are set up for a slot hitch, which is nice to have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 42,186 #16 Posted August 17, 2020 8 hours ago, ACman said: That’s a good question but check out my Commando8 . It looks like a stir up under the footboard . Jeff, is that a stock 181 turning a 48" deck? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,655 #17 Posted August 17, 2020 28 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Jeff, is that a stock 181 turning a 48" deck? I got this tractor along with a charger 12 from the same place . I believe it was on the charger and that deck is rust free from what I remembered. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,781 #18 Posted August 17, 2020 Ed's prices are probable a good range dor seeling items individually. When you sell it all together it seems you get about half value for the implements. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #19 Posted August 17, 2020 4 hours ago, oliver2-44 said: Ed's prices are probable a good range dor seeling items individually. When you sell it all together it seems you get about half value for the implements. Also have to factor in time-frame. Are you looking to dump quick? Or hold out for that perfect buyer to get every penny? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 42,186 #20 Posted August 17, 2020 Yep, everything is only worth what someone is willing to pay . I have bought several running tractors at estate sales for $5. But I also paid $1600 for a tractor that I planned to pay $500 for. But another buyer wanted it almost as much as I did. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,211 #21 Posted August 17, 2020 Ohhh yeah, the perfect little tractor! Have no idea why these units are not valued more. The was the second W-H added to my little collection here. Still got it, absolutely love this tractor, and definitely not because it was free! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #22 Posted August 17, 2020 2 hours ago, AMC RULES said: Ohhh yeah, the perfect little tractor! Have no idea why these units are not valued more. The was the second W-H added to my little collection here. Still got it, absolutely love this tractor, and definitely not because it was free! I agree with you on that, these early square hoods are sharp, I am having fun getting the commando 6 back together, glad I decided to tear it apart 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,355 #23 Posted August 17, 2020 2 hours ago, AMC RULES said: Have no idea why these units are not valued more I don't understand that either, a 1055 was my first and will always have a home in my barn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #24 Posted August 17, 2020 22 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: For my area, these are some estimates. I do see much higher prices, but these are what I sell these items for. A running Commando 8 $150-250 A working 36" deck $100 WH disc $150- 200 Brinley plow $100 WH dozer blade $150 That appears to be a later frame that may fit a long or short frame tractor. What's the running k181 worth out of the running commando 8? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burnerman 759 #25 Posted August 18, 2020 (edited) Nice tractor Edited August 18, 2020 by Burnerman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
