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Toro Wheel Horse 520H

AndyM

AndyM

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Due to an unexpected matter, I needed to sell my New Holland tractor.
Because I still needed something to cut the grass on my 3.6 acre lot until the house sells (16 months and counting), I started looking for a replacement in a lower price bracket. I decided against the cheap box store models, and instead found a 1993 Toro Wheel Horse 520H on craigslist and negotiated a price that I thought was acceptable.

It only has 400 hours on it and it has been meticulously cared for by the previous owner. Like my New Holland, it has a 60 inch deck, but it does a much better job cutting.

Anyone here have any Wheel Horse experiences?
 
AndyM,

I have a 1996 520H with the Onan 20HP engine and a 48" deck with 450hrs on it. I've never had a problem with it. The only thing I have done is replace normal maintenence items (filters) and the belts for the mower deck and PTO.

I recently replaced the drive belt but it didn't really need it. I couldn't beleive it was still in good shape after 13 years.

The only advice I would give you is to keep the underside of the mower deck clean. The blade spindles are aluminum and when wet grass is allowed to sit on the spindles while making contact with the steel deck electrolysis erodes the spindles.

I have oil filter part #'s for aftermarket filters if you want them.
 
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