56 YEAR OLD TRACTOR: 1968 Wheel Horse Commando 8

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

I think this old Wheel horse will make someone a fine mower, maybe for years.

[@danbasta3677]

Love those rear discharge mower decks these old Wheel Horse tractors had on them. And the beautiful job they did when they cut the grass is awesome!

[@Kylebythecreek]

True!

[@roberttolley5055]

Kyle I got a 1974 c160. I went found a 1984 ish deck. No rust no holes. Faded, I sanded bottom 2 coats rust primer, good stuff, brushed 2 coats red. Then wheel bearing greased ever inch bottom deck. Then top covers where belt pulley s. Repeat. Will repaint top nice have very nice stickers. Greased bearings, sharpened bla

[@danbasta3677]

In 1975, Wheel Horse tractors were purchased by American Moters Corporation, manufactures of the Rambler cars, and ran the Wheel Horse tractor line up until the other big three ran American Moters Corporation out of business in 1985. From there Toro picked up the Wheel Horse tractor line and the Lawn Boy push mowers .

[@davidireland6231]

That’s a gem!

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thank you!

[@anderschristensen1305]

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

[@Kylebythecreek]

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

[@Turningwrenches85]

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

[@jimamccracken5783]

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.

[@darrengallant2136]

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

[@rulif2092]

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

[@adamsmith6279]

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

[@robertmailhos8159]

Nice looking classic wheel horse tractor there Kyle by the creek

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thanks!

[@robertmailhos8159]

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

[@Kylebythecreek]

@@robertmailhos8159 happy new year!

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@Kylebythecreek thanks Kyle by the creek

[@mikedavis2969]

Happy New Year !

[@samjam2376]

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]

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

[@samjam2376]

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

[@mrpetit2]

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]

Happy new year!

[@rickbroerman9267]

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

[@tonym6326]

I'd have a super hard time parting with a Wheel Horse. To me it would be considered a classic like a '55 or '57 Chevy.

[@Kylebythecreek]

I completely understand. I held on to it for years and I just wasn’t using it. I hope the person I sold it to will give it a better home- not in a temporary shed like I had it

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

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]

Thanks for the tip!

[@dewayneharrison2276]

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]

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

[@dewayneharrison2276]

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

[@HamiltonFamily2023]

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]

Great! Thank you

[@killerballpython7114]

Keep good video coming I'm one your new subscries

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thanks for the support!

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thanks for the support!

[@killerballpython7114]

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

[@Kylebythecreek]

Hand winch

[@killerballpython7114]

Get it running

[@Kylebythecreek]

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

[@Farmalleric]

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]

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

[@williamalbright8878]

Oh yeah rear discharge deck

[@Kylebythecreek]

Exactly!

[@Turbopee27]

Here before 1 Mil

[@DumahBrazorf]

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

[@Kylebythecreek]

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

[@GoKartsorGoneFishin]

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

[@Kylebythecreek]

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

[@theholyplunger]

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

[@Kylebythecreek]

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]

@@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. 👍