56 YEAR OLD TRACTOR: 1968 Wheel Horse Commando 8

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

I was given this tractor by a great guy from my church. I kept it for years and really enjoyed it. He recently passed away and I thought it'd be fun to show off this interesting tractor.
1968 Wheel Horse Commando 8
Model 1 4831
K181s 8hp Kohler engine
36” cutting deck
4 speed transmission
0:00 Introduction
0:01:55 Starting the tractor
0:05:26 a walk-around inspection
0:07:57 the back story
0:12:05 unique modifications
0:15:30 servicing the engine
0:21:27 power wash
0:25:06 the new seat
0:25:39 driving it around
0:27:01 outro
#starttofinish #repair #diy #satisfying #tractor #lawncare #vintage

Пікірлер: 47

  • @rulif2092
    @rulif20923 ай бұрын

    Woa! What a cool machine! I wish I had one :)

  • @jimamccracken5783
    @jimamccracken57834 ай бұрын

    Oh Kyle you should have kept that one for sure. That would have been an easy restore for you. And you could have used it in Peeraids and Shows and given kiddy rides too. If I would have had the money I would own it for sure. Wheel Horse back then were super tough tractors until TORO got hold of them.

  • @adamsmith6279
    @adamsmith62795 ай бұрын

    That is a sweet machine i got a 378 and a387 1968 wheel horses and a 310 -8 they are a great tractor i restored them they are fun to restore with your kids give them a look at what a well build tractor looks like

  • @Turningwrenches85
    @Turningwrenches855 ай бұрын

    I like those wheel horse tractor, a good one there, and love hearing the story on it, nice work on this one kyle sir 👍 😊

  • @mrpetit2
    @mrpetit25 ай бұрын

    That's quite the businessplan you have there. It may take 1 or 2 years, but then you can stay home in front of the telly, and have your son washing all your tractors and your daughter filming and editing everything... smart 😁 Happy new year&best wishes from the Netherlands 👍

  • @Kylebythecreek

    @Kylebythecreek

    5 ай бұрын

    Happy new year!

  • @rickbroerman9267

    @rickbroerman9267

    5 ай бұрын

    I love that tractor 🚜 Kyle. It is really nice. Happy New my friend!!!!

  • @anderschristensen1305
    @anderschristensen13055 ай бұрын

    Great video Kyle!! Looking forward to the next one!

  • @Kylebythecreek

    @Kylebythecreek

    5 ай бұрын

    Much appreciated! I should have the next one coming out shortly. Thanks for tuning in, hope you subscribe to the channel!

  • @samjam2376
    @samjam23765 ай бұрын

    Use to own one just like it. Sold and wish I hadn't. They are work horses. After selling, it was in a barn fire which totally destroyed it.

  • @Kylebythecreek

    @Kylebythecreek

    5 ай бұрын

    Oh wow! That’s too bad. Don’t make me wish I hadn’t posted it for sale! Ha

  • @samjam2376

    @samjam2376

    5 ай бұрын

    @Kylebythecreek You should keep it and pass it on to your son.

  • @mikedavis2969
    @mikedavis29695 ай бұрын

    Happy New Year !

  • @davidireland6231
    @davidireland62315 ай бұрын

    That’s a gem!

  • @Kylebythecreek

    @Kylebythecreek

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @dewayneharrison2276
    @dewayneharrison22765 ай бұрын

    Very cool video. That is one of the last short frame tractors made. Being a running and mowing tractor I would say $300.00 - 350.00 would be a good asking price. I would take those railroad tie plates off the front axle. They will make the wheel bearing/bushings wear more. Very nice and original machine. I'd leave it original but clean it really well. Rub it down with 0000 steel wool followed by Boiled Linseed oil. Just my opinion though. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Kylebythecreek

    @Kylebythecreek

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! I sold it the other day for $750

  • @dewayneharrison2276

    @dewayneharrison2276

    5 ай бұрын

    @@Kylebythecreek that’s awesome. Never thought it would bring that much. Great job

  • @darrengallant2136
    @darrengallant21365 ай бұрын

    Great job Kyle no problem get 1000 out of it very rear tractor

  • @robertmailhos8159
    @robertmailhos81595 ай бұрын

    Nice looking classic wheel horse tractor there Kyle by the creek

  • @Kylebythecreek

    @Kylebythecreek

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @robertmailhos8159

    @robertmailhos8159

    5 ай бұрын

    @@Kylebythecreek you are welcome Kyle by the creek happy new year to you and your family

  • @Kylebythecreek

    @Kylebythecreek

    5 ай бұрын

    @@robertmailhos8159 happy new year!

  • @robertmailhos8159

    @robertmailhos8159

    5 ай бұрын

    @@Kylebythecreek thanks Kyle by the creek

  • @Rein_Ciarfella
    @Rein_Ciarfella5 ай бұрын

    Good one, Kyle. I suspect if you can’t find any/many for sale then this machine would definitely be in the “collectibles” category, and as such be worth quite a bit more than a running/ driving, functional tractor. Maybe it’s time to look into some collectors forums to zero in on value. Then it might actually be a unit you can sell in the Winter for full price. 🤞🔧👍

  • @Kylebythecreek

    @Kylebythecreek

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tip!

  • @killerballpython7114
    @killerballpython71145 ай бұрын

    Keep good video coming I'm one your new subscries

  • @Kylebythecreek

    @Kylebythecreek

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support!

  • @Kylebythecreek

    @Kylebythecreek

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support!

  • @HamiltonFamily2023
    @HamiltonFamily20235 ай бұрын

    Nice! I may have an owners manual for one of those, if I can find it, I could make a copy for you if you want.

  • @Kylebythecreek

    @Kylebythecreek

    5 ай бұрын

    Great! Thank you

  • @Turbopee27
    @Turbopee274 ай бұрын

    Here before 1 Mil

  • @killerballpython7114
    @killerballpython71145 ай бұрын

    Get it running

  • @Kylebythecreek

    @Kylebythecreek

    5 ай бұрын

    When you get a chance watch the whole video- you’ll see it running great!

  • @Farmalleric
    @Farmalleric5 ай бұрын

    Real nice hope it goes to someone who will appreciate it i dono if i could part with it if it was mine lol im into old simplicity and allis chalmers. Happy new year

  • @Kylebythecreek

    @Kylebythecreek

    5 ай бұрын

    I felt that way for several years, but it’s time to see it off! Happy new year to you!

  • @killerballpython7114
    @killerballpython71145 ай бұрын

    Is that hand winch on your trailer or is that hook up to your truck Battery??

  • @Kylebythecreek

    @Kylebythecreek

    5 ай бұрын

    Hand winch

  • @williamalbright8878
    @williamalbright88785 ай бұрын

    Oh yeah rear discharge deck

  • @Kylebythecreek

    @Kylebythecreek

    5 ай бұрын

    Exactly!

  • @DumahBrazorf
    @DumahBrazorf5 ай бұрын

    A cigarette lighter on a mini tractor... good ol' days...

  • @Kylebythecreek

    @Kylebythecreek

    5 ай бұрын

    Yeah, imagine if that option was included in todays’ lawn mowers?!

  • @GoKartsorGoneFishin
    @GoKartsorGoneFishin5 ай бұрын

    I wouldn't sell it but if I did..1500

  • @Kylebythecreek

    @Kylebythecreek

    5 ай бұрын

    I have it listed for sale. It’s getting a lot of attention but the highest offer so far has only been $650

  • @theholyplunger
    @theholyplunger5 ай бұрын

    Wood is goofy for sure. You know what else is goofy? Using Ryobi in 2024

  • @Kylebythecreek

    @Kylebythecreek

    5 ай бұрын

    Hi. I get a lot of Ryobi comments. Very strange in my opinion. I’m just a hobbyist, and these tools work great for what I do. Plus, many of them are gifted to me for Christmas and birthdays. I have no problem using these tools. I hope you can still enjoy my content despite viewing a tool brand that you don’t prefer

  • @Rein_Ciarfella

    @Rein_Ciarfella

    5 ай бұрын

    @@Kylebythecreek I purchased a Ryobi drill over 30 years ago and aside from the chuck which developed a minor issue it has been a workhorse ever since. I eventually purchased a second and third battery for it and have had all three rebuilt and upgraded with stronger cells about 3 times. I purchased a duplicate one maybe 4 years ago on eBay so now I have 5 batteries and two chargers. 🔧👍 Oh, and I think those wood fenders are genius! Simple, easy to fabricate and install, easy to replace and they do the job perfectly. 👍

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