ple1969 1 #1 Posted September 24, 2012 Picked this up over the weekend. This was my father-in-laws 520H that he bought new in the mid 90's. Its a bit dirty but it was well maintained and always stored in a shed, never in the weather. Since I have a ZTR for the lawn, this will be used to pull attachments (cart, aerator, sweeper....) and for a snow blower (when I find a 2-stage). When time permits I plan to break it down for a total cleaning and restore. I could not resist the price... it was free Would anyone know the year by looking at the model or serial number? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tgranthamfd 29 #2 Posted September 24, 2012 Nice. Can't bea a deal like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krazy_horse 59 #3 Posted September 24, 2012 I like it and she is cleaner than any of mine rite now!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Save Old Iron 1,571 #4 Posted September 24, 2012 1995 by the model # Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ple1969 1 #5 Posted September 24, 2012 1995 by the model # Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bk-scouter 93 #6 Posted September 24, 2012 Very nice. That's what I call a 'barn find' ... -BK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #7 Posted September 24, 2012 Quite a score for certain. Good luck with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,579 #8 Posted September 24, 2012 Very nice tractor! :handgestures-thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1maidenfan 202 #9 Posted September 24, 2012 :party: even sent pics! :text-welcomeconfetti: :WRS: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,204 #10 Posted September 24, 2012 Even with a big stick...you can't beat free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,523 #11 Posted September 24, 2012 Great find, you owe your father-in-law BIG TIME for giving his daughter such a well kept horse! :laughing-rofl: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #12 Posted September 24, 2012 :WRS: and thats a great looking 520!!! Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ple1969 1 #13 Posted September 24, 2012 Thanks everyone! I'm excited to have it. I had a 314 back in the 90's so having a wheel horse back in my stable will be fun. About my father-in-law, he passed away 6 years ago so getting his 520 back in the family make this special to my wife and I. This will be a keeper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 490 #14 Posted September 26, 2012 Very nice tractor. My FIL gave me his 520H a year or so before he died. I think you will like the swept forward axle version of the 520H and the gear reduction steering too. I think you should fit the tractor with a deck and mow with it from time to time - those zero turn mowers just go to fast. Slow down and enjoy the ride on your WHEELHORSE!!!!!!!!!!! Good luck, Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ple1969 1 #15 Posted September 26, 2012 Bill - yes the zero turns go fast but it gives an excellant cut. I mow 2 to 3 times a week ( I love my lawn) so speed is a good thing. However I do plan on taking the 520 out to cut in between the planting beds and trees. This way I get to play with it as well. Here is my lawn: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #16 Posted September 26, 2012 How lucky can a guy get??? Congragulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,189 #17 Posted September 26, 2012 Nice score and the lawn looks great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #18 Posted September 26, 2012 Wow! Nice tractor and nice grounds! Duff :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
