steve k 82 #1 Posted December 28, 2013 (edited) Edited December 28, 2013 by steve k 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,755 #2 Posted December 28, 2013 Great video! Your right about the snowblower being the perfect size for an 8hp machine. Mike.......... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayshorses 102 #3 Posted December 28, 2013 Nice video. I often wondered how well an 8 horsepower machine could run a snow blower...now i know. It looked effortless. Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,942 #4 Posted December 28, 2013 Looks good. Musta been a calm day no blow back. How well go those tri-ribs work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,144 #5 Posted December 28, 2013 Very impressive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve k 82 #6 Posted December 28, 2013 (edited) Thanks Guys! Your right Squonk it was a calm day thank goodness with that powder snow. I guess I could try pointing the chute down more if ever it gets windy. Also The Tri Ribs are FANTASTIC!! I would not use any thing else. I got so sick of the turf tires sliding forward no matter which way the wheel was turned....... They work great on blacktop and grass. I should also give a great big thanks to the members on and involved with this site!! I could not have restored that tractor with out the help and information from Red Square and it's members! Steve Edited December 28, 2013 by steve k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,969 #7 Posted December 28, 2013 I admit I don't know beans about using a snowblower, but that was impressive. After seeing Jr's new 876 yesterday what amazes me is how much work that little 8hp Kohler is capable of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timo4352 147 #8 Posted December 28, 2013 Nicely done video and nice horse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrblanke 881 #9 Posted December 28, 2013 Cool video! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,013 #10 Posted December 28, 2013 Great Video and Nice Chucker! That will definitely get the job done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
608KEB 796 #11 Posted December 28, 2013 That 8 h.p. looks like it has power to spare! Thanks for the video, love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #12 Posted December 29, 2013 A great video Steve, 8hp has no problems shifting the white stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #13 Posted December 29, 2013 nice thrower,she does a nice job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve k 82 #14 Posted December 29, 2013 Thanks everyone for the kind words! That eight horse did great! and used less gas than the 10 or 12. The real test will be some wet snow. I will make another video then. Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #15 Posted December 29, 2013 Steve, what a great job on the tractor and the video. The 2 pieces seem to be a perfect match. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh79d160 52 #16 Posted December 29, 2013 Steve, nice little rig. Looks like fun. I wish I had less Gravel & more blacktop/concrete. Where did you say you got that muffler?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 542 #17 Posted December 29, 2013 Great video. Thanks for posting. You just inspired me to experiment with my B-80 and a 6-3211 blower that I have. Thanks again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve k 82 #18 Posted December 29, 2013 wh79 I Think I bought it off ebay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 617 #19 Posted December 30, 2013 Great video and tractor. The Kohler 8hp is a very nice running engine and can do a lot of work. The tractor did not seem to have any problems moving about even without any weights or chains. Good to see equipment produced many years ago restored and still running strong. Your rig is a great example of all America engineering, quality, AND styling, and your appreciation of same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseWhisperer 243 #20 Posted December 30, 2013 K181 are my most favorite of all power plants!Nice commando Steve! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
47JDG 65 #21 Posted December 31, 2013 Good video. I have the same blower that I am using right now with an 8 horse Kohler. I had it all setup on my Commando 800 but changed it over to my C-81 at the last minute so I could utilize the 8 speed. I have the same bar lug tires on the C-81 that you are using, but I added chains and a little over 200lbs of weights. We have had some nasty ice here in Michigan, and I am glad I switched over to the C-81 because I was using 2 and 3 low to blow some of it. The 8 horse works great and sips the fuel, you just have to go slower when the work gets harder is all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #22 Posted December 31, 2013 Whata great tool that snow blower is . me gotta get one of those but they are soooooooo rare here in UK . We havent had any snow yet this winter so it wouldnt get much use , buy it would still be a cool bit of equipment to have . Great vid Thanx for sharing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 761 #23 Posted December 31, 2013 Just to add to all so far, Excellent job on the Commando 8 . 8 'orse Kohler Sounds fine and didn't seem to 'Miss a Beat' under load. Great Snow Clearing package and Thanks for the great Vid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #24 Posted January 2, 2014 Great tractor, thrower, and video!! Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to trying out my 855 w/blower tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve k 82 #25 Posted January 2, 2014 This after noon I had a chance to try the commando out in 10-12 inch snow (26-27 centimeters for those using the metric system! ) the result is,running a 3 speed with out low range the 8 HP is as small as I would want..... It worked ok but any deeper or wetter and I would have been taking 1/2 width passes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
