Sparky-(Admin) 23,138 #1 Posted October 17, 2009 A friend of mine is looking at a 520-HC. Can anyone tell me what year the "HC" was built? Should it have the swept front axle? It does have a loader on it. Any pros or cons on these? He hasnt come up with the model number for me yet. Thanks, Mike.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,527 #2 Posted October 18, 2009 Mike, I have a 1988 520HC with swept forward front end. I believe this stands for Hydro Commercial. I was told these are a bit faster than the reg 520H. I love mine !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHC-125 4 #3 Posted October 18, 2009 Mike, I have a 1988 520HC with swept forward front end. I believe this stands for Hydro Commercial. I was told these are a bit faster than the reg 520H. I love mine !! Mike, Steve has the rarest 520-HC because it came with a 16 hp ONAN :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick 13 #4 Posted October 18, 2009 One of the experts can get the details but the HC was in 88 and 89. Had the swept axle but not reduction steering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truckin88 104 #5 Posted October 18, 2009 One of the experts can get the details but the HC was in 88 and 89. Had the swept axle but not reduction steering. it also had faster ground speeds. And I think needed something like a 400CC battery! When I had the 88 520 it was the same manual, and it showed the diffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,527 #6 Posted October 18, 2009 Will, very funny !! in a little while it will have a 1 20hp onan with only 422 hours on it. Bring those little machines over you have and I will tow then around the yard ... :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 154 #7 Posted October 18, 2009 Chris and Steve, please keep it on topic. Your idle banter does nothing to help someone with a serious question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 558 #8 Posted October 18, 2009 The following comes from: http://www.mywheelhorse.com/modules.php?na...o=show_doc&id=3 HC's were made in '88-89 as model numbers C1-20OE01 (1988) and C1-20OE02 (1989). C1-20OE01 1988 Garden Tractor 520-HC Automatic Onan P220G-I/10541B C1-20OE02 1989 Garden Tractor 520-HC Automatic Onan P220G-I/10873A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truckin88 104 #9 Posted October 18, 2009 Will, very funny !! in a little while it will have a 1 20hp onan with only 422 hours on it. Bring those little machines over you have and I will tow then around the yard ... Stevebo, Unless that 20 is a kohler, the onans seats might go under the stress of towing cast iron......typical chevy driver Mopar.....the heartbeat stops here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,138 #10 Posted October 18, 2009 Thanks for the input guys. I'll pass it on to my buddy and if he does end up buying it I'll make sure he signs up here. Mike........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
