stevebo-(Moderator) 8,036 #1 Posted March 26, 2014 About a year ago I fabricated a mount to hold a non wheel horse aux fuel tank. Well that worked for a little bit but then the tank started to leak so I disconnected it. Over the weekend I decided to mount this NOS D series fuel tank that I got from my buddy Reily88 (Nate) at the show a few years ago. I have seen advertising from Wheelhorse with this tank mounted like this. I like it. Should hold a bunch more fuel for mowing without having to re fuel so often. This 520 burns some gas for sure. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hodge71 662 #2 Posted March 26, 2014 SAWEEET!!!!!! I have 6+ acres to mow now at the new place and Ive been pondering how to extend the range on the 18 auto...Its a downright gas hawg with that 60" deck under her...nice fab job Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desko 552 #3 Posted March 26, 2014 Is it spliced into one tank or when it starts to run out you open the other valve? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,036 #4 Posted March 26, 2014 I just put a tee in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrabHorse 1 #5 Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) Looks good! I'd like to do something like that also. Edited March 26, 2014 by DrabHorse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #6 Posted March 26, 2014 steve, exellent job. looks like a 520 mini D combo. nice and clean. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,460 #7 Posted March 26, 2014 Are you saying that the 3+ gallons in the original tank wasn't enough for your yard?? How much yard do ya have Steve ? Nice setup, looks like a factory option. Mike.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,862 #8 Posted March 26, 2014 If you want better gas mileage, take off the weights and give them to me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jparkes43 329 #10 Posted March 26, 2014 NICE! job I really want one of those it looks awesome James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,036 #11 Posted March 26, 2014 That is it Craig. @Mike- I do not burn a full tank mowing the lawn but at least 1/2 to 3/4 tank per cut. Either way I have to always fill it up prior to cutting. 1/2 tank does not diet it done and running out of gas at the bottom of the back yard pretty much sucks... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 487 #12 Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) Nice looking set-up. Quick question - you said your tractor was a 1995 year make - I gather you redid the hood and seat pan decals to Wheelhorse from Toro/Wheelhorse or just replaced those parts with older ones with the right decals? My bad - I think I see it's a 520HC. Edited March 26, 2014 by leeave96 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #13 Posted March 26, 2014 Very nice. I'm a bit partial to mine. I do have tis too and fuel up BUT it's a 5 gallon can. And in the warmer months I can use that space for a cooler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,036 #14 Posted March 26, 2014 Mine is a 1988 520hc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #15 Posted March 27, 2014 Nice work Steve. Trust me guys, ya don't wanna run outta fuel at the bottom of the hill in Steve's back yard. Its only a hop skip and a trudge to the top but its the trudge that'll kill ya. Ever notice how ya never run outta fuel when the fuel can is close by? Didn't you add something else yesterday Steve? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #16 Posted March 27, 2014 Nice work Steve. Didn't you add something else yesterday Steve? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,036 #17 Posted March 27, 2014 Yes I did.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 474 #18 Posted March 27, 2014 That very nice Steve!!!!!!!!!!! I always find it funny in the ads...everyone on the tractors, doesn't matter if it's Wheel Horse, John Deere etc. the people must be about 5' 4" and weigh about 100 lbs soaking wet. The machines look so much bigger in the ads. Anyway, that's a great setup Steve, I wish I still had my 520-HC, man that thing FLEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 412 #19 Posted March 27, 2014 And.... Would you like to share with the rest of the class Steven.... .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 760 #20 Posted March 27, 2014 That's a nice setup! I like it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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