P3x 57 #1 Posted January 23, 2011 Hi Folks, After a couple of torment filled-weeks to decide on the WH model to purchase, my quest has ended. After digesting the advice and information received from the forum and clearing the latest snow fall I headed out and purchased the 520H mentioned in earlier posts. Got back with just enough daylight to make the unloading on the ramps I had rated at 750lbs (Each or as a Pair?) uneventful. What I ended up with is a 520H, Tiller, 48" Side Disc. Deck, and 42" Plow. Rear wheels having 75lb weights and chains mounted on each side (pics link http://s1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb427/p3xa1/?start=all ). New belts for all with only the deck blades needing replacement before putting it into use. The fellow I purchased it from graciously replaced the inop headlight, gave me a new tail light assy for the one that was out and went over the installation details all attachments. My friend who came along to assist (long time Bolens Q17 owner) was impressed with the quality of Wheel Horse tractors. A surprise after firing it up to move it into my already over-filled garage was the Tach is operational. I'm not sure if the PO had repaired it prior to the sale since he had not mentioned it so I'll take it as good Karma. As I sat on the tractor warming it up for its move in the garage, calm set in realizing my search was complete with the 520 home and somehow managing to make room to store all - with some decent walking room left. But this calm was fleeting. As I sat monitoring the gauges and checking things out, the Snow Mountains on each side of my drive way became more prevalent. They have reached my 1988 Toro 521 thrower Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaineDad 87 #2 Posted January 23, 2011 Beautiful machine! Find a blower for that bad boy soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #3 Posted January 23, 2011 Nice looking tractor. Still kicking my a$$ for selling mine. They are nice machines, for sure. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #4 Posted January 23, 2011 As you said, a nice looking tractor there. What year is your 520? You'll like the blower set up much better if you also find and install a snow cab too. Keeps you much warmer while you're at it, especially in the wind. You won't get off of it looking like a snowman either. :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob65 0 #5 Posted January 23, 2011 Nice machine. Best of luck with it! :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KB9LOR 4 #6 Posted January 23, 2011 Here are your pics...... and a NICE and CLEAN WH! Nice Package!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d180man 5 #7 Posted January 23, 2011 Hi very nice tractor ! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgtsampay 117 #8 Posted January 23, 2011 Looks nice! Are you going to put a large 2 stager on that 520? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racinfool40 203 #9 Posted January 23, 2011 Great lookin machine and welcome to the addiction, It only gets worse!!!! :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse'n Around 22 #10 Posted January 23, 2011 Congratulations on your Horse ! It looks like it was really well taken care of, it looks like you got a good on there John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raider12 13 #11 Posted January 24, 2011 Now that looks like a mighty fine purchase you have there. :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #12 Posted January 24, 2011 Great looking tractor and attachments! Nice puchase! Duff :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dennist 139 #13 Posted January 24, 2011 You will love the tractor and you should be relaxing now as the purchase will be much loved. Those tillers will surprise you in the spring if used! They do quite a job and are fun to use. The tractor is in much better condition then I imagined when you described it earlier-which is a good thing-Congrats and Enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitten 134 #14 Posted January 24, 2011 Nice fine there. I would put the blade on and I bet you can push those piles of snow back. :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #15 Posted January 24, 2011 Looks like a great find! I think you'll be surprised at how far you can push the snow. Have at it! Best of luck!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SgtBob 27 #16 Posted January 24, 2011 p3x, It is nice to see you have a horse to keep your corvette company too !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #17 Posted January 24, 2011 nice buy,my neighbor has one with a 2 stage,that thing throws snow to the next township :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtmoyer 1 #18 Posted January 24, 2011 i can't see the control arm on your plow but it does have the extension kit so it will angle if you have the right control arm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arndts small engine repair 0 #19 Posted January 24, 2011 Hi very nice ! :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dandan111 31 #20 Posted January 24, 2011 Looks like a nice package. :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #21 Posted January 24, 2011 :thumbs: you got a very nice set up and good luck with your snow blower find. :ROTF: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,332 #22 Posted January 24, 2011 Good looking Machine. Welcome to the 520 club! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #23 Posted January 24, 2011 Nice haul!I don't think we get enough snow in Southern Indiana to warrant me looking for a snow blower, but if one becomes available, well who knows, I may have to have it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Fanatic 51 #24 Posted January 25, 2011 Very nice!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 723 #25 Posted January 25, 2011 I have to agree with all, Nice tractor! :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
