John1957 5 #1 Posted May 23, 2016 Hello, I am looking at purchasing a 2005 Toro Wheelhorse GT 550. It has a 20hp motor with a 48" deck and 360 hours. Dealer wants $2000. Doe anyone have experience with these models and thus an opinion as to the reliability of these models or if there were mechanical issues they typically have? Does the price seem reasonable? Thanks !! John 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #2 Posted May 23, 2016 (edited) It's the 520Xi rebadged, so I assume as all the Xi owners would agree it's one the "best" TORO Wheel Horse tractors one could buy/own, price now that's all relative, dealers are out to make money I bought a non running 282 hr '99 523Dxi (23hp diesel) for $800 and $1200 for a low hour (236) but "abused" '95 520H from the same dealer same day this year, probably cheaper if bought from an individual, but if it's in "your" budget offer $1500 cash and work you way up,my same dealer still as an unsold 522xi at $5900 and won't budge yet but if your dealer is wanting move that GT550 I'm assuming he'd be willing work with,that was close to $8k new,Jeff. Edited May 23, 2016 by WVHillbilly520H 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #3 Posted May 23, 2016 These are great tractors. I have three (518xi, 520xi, and a diesel 523Dxi) that I really enjoy using. The GT 550 was sold in 2006 and 2007. It was previously the 522xi with different decals. It also should have hydraulic steering besides the hydraulic lift. https://www.toro.com/home/tractors/5xi/490-7196_5xi_lo.pdf From what you said, barring any real issues, it should be a good deal at the $2K mark. The only negative to the series is that they do not use the standard Wheel Horse attachments. Their attachments are specific to the 5xi/GT 550 series and do command a bit higher price on the used market. They are out there but may take a while to find. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #4 Posted May 23, 2016 A super machine, IMHO for the year and hours I think the price is ok. Big, heavy duty, brute of a machine. I own a 2002 522xi, low hours. Attachments are hard to find, but persistence finds them. Best of luck. Keep us posted. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John1957 5 #5 Posted May 23, 2016 Thanks a million all for your comments!! I am going to look at it in the AM and will let you know what happens. Regards, John. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #6 Posted May 24, 2016 2 hours ago, John1957 said: Thanks a million all for your comments!! I am going to look at it in the AM and will let you know what happens. Regards, John. John. dont forget some pictures if you snag it. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phatboy 565 #7 Posted May 24, 2016 Sounds good to me ,, any 520 plus series tractor is a awesome machine in my opinion regardless of the year,, all 520's (522,,etc..) are tuff well put together,, dont think there are any tractors made in that size that are better than a 520 !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #8 Posted May 24, 2016 How about some Xi sales ads,Jeff. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
