harryt 281 #1 Posted January 27, 2016 (edited) I picked this up today. A wheelhorse 800, it comes complete with the deck, snow plough, sweeper, grass and chevron wheels and some cultivator tines. It has had an engine swap from the original 8hp kohler to a 17hp kohler. I have not had a chance to get it going but hopefully a new battery, fresh fuel and a carb clean. I just wanted to know if this is also called the commando 800 as well as the 3 speed 800. Also do you think it is best to keep the replacement engine or find an original. Harry Edited January 27, 2016 by pmackellow 1 Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #2 Posted January 27, 2016 That's a nice find Harry, I'd keep the 17hp in it 1 harryt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #3 Posted January 27, 2016 Can't see the photo ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryt 281 #4 Posted January 27, 2016 4 Triumph66, Cub Cadet, pmackellow and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryt 281 #5 Posted January 27, 2016 hopefully the picture works this time 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #6 Posted January 27, 2016 That's a nice find! 1 harryt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #7 Posted January 27, 2016 Yep, can see it now, that was the one that popped up on the bay of e, nice deal 1 harryt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryt 281 #8 Posted January 27, 2016 Yep, can see it now, that was the one that popped up on the bay of e, nice deal yes it was, cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #9 Posted January 27, 2016 That's a great find! 1 harryt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #10 Posted January 27, 2016 It's an Commando 800, same as mine. I've the same sweeper as well. Good find with the plough etc. 1 harryt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #11 Posted January 28, 2016 Nice find mate that is nice cheers James 1 harryt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #12 Posted January 28, 2016 Good looking deal with all that kit, i would get it running and leave it as is and have some fun 1 harryt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryt 281 #13 Posted January 28, 2016 OK thanks guys, hopefully I will get it running at the weekend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryt 281 #14 Posted January 31, 2016 Got it turning over this morning but no fire, looked at the spark and the spark plugs are not working, just wondered what would be the correct ones to fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryt 281 #15 Posted February 21, 2016 With the arrival of some new tractors I am going to sell the wheelhorse 800. I did not manage to get it running. PM me if interested. Harry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites