Forest Road 594 #1 Posted June 24, 2010 I'm shopping for a 520H or a newer twin cylinder hydro unit. And a dual stage snow blower to go with it. Does anyone have any advice as to what to look for in the hydro drives? Good bad or ugly. I don't plan to find one next week. But this is a long term search. Was there a series of motors which wer bad. A certain hydro drive unit that was undesirable? Thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommy3horse 3 #2 Posted June 25, 2010 hello and Tom :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,072 #3 Posted June 25, 2010 Let the hydro warm up a bit and drive it around.........then find a hill or put it up against a immovable object and see if she still has power. If it bogs going up a hill.........you might have some problems. Some guys put it against a wall and see if they can spin the tires. It is a good tractor..........some love the Onan's and other's not so much. You will find that with just about any manufacture. Depends on what you are needing. That tractor will do everything and more...........you will be pleased. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #4 Posted June 25, 2010 520H with swept axle and 2-stage plus you gotta have the 60" deck - "The machine" Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlowDayJunkie 3 #5 Posted June 25, 2010 520 with bur vac 2 stage, chains wheel weights, 60 inch deck,,,,,,,,,,,,,for sale,,,,,, runs near perfect less than 700 hours. rear bracket for weights, (no weights they are on my puller) $2500.00 picked up delivery is possible for fuel fee, as I love road trips hometownconstruction@twcny.rr.com regards Scott sorry I thought my location was in my profile but I tricked myself 13365 Little Falls, New York Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger from southern Iowa 1 #6 Posted June 25, 2010 Wish you the best in your search. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #7 Posted June 25, 2010 520 with bur vac 2 stage, chains wheel weights, 60 inch deck,,,,,,,,,,,,,for sale,,,,,, runs near perfect less than 700 hours. hometownconstruction@twcny.rr.com regards Scott There you go! Now you just got to figure where is it? And where are you? Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorHfuhruhurr 137 #8 Posted June 25, 2010 520 with bur vac 2 stage, chains wheel weights, 60 inch deck,,,,,,,,,,,,,for sale,,,,,, runs near perfect less than 700 hours. rear bracket for weights, (no weights they are on my puller) $2500.00 picked up delivery is possible for fuel fee, as I love road trips hometownconstruction@twcny.rr.com regards Scott sorry I thought my location was in my profile but I tricked myself 13365 Little Falls, New York Do you have any photos? :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlowDayJunkie 3 #9 Posted June 25, 2010 I will have photos today, but I can never get them to upload at a decent size. send me an email and i will attach to reply Scott :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #10 Posted June 26, 2010 Wow!!! Thanks for the feed back! Well like I said I'm taking my time on this one. And although I'm sure its a great machine $2500 is way beyond my current budget. Right now I have two 312-8s w/ a single stage blower and plow. Both have chains and weights. So I'm currently in good shape. That 520 is basically a dream which I hope to more or less trip over in the not to distant future. But alas I really need some side work to replenish the slush fund! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 75 #11 Posted June 26, 2010 I will have photos today, but I can never get them to upload at a decent size. send me an email and i will attach to reply Scott The 520s look to be your favorite!,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlowDayJunkie 3 #12 Posted June 26, 2010 I have not had time to get pictures as I had my daughters graduation today, and we are now headed to some grad parties. I did not have plans to attend but someone decided different for me. I will get the pictures, and i do like the 520's Scott Attached Image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
