kpinnc 14,650 #1 Posted August 1, 2008 Ran across a semi-good deal yesterday. It was a tractor I've always liked, but it needs some serious engine work. Here she is, the newest WH I have ever owned. A 1990 520-H, with 571 hrs: Got the swept axle and heavy duty spindles, just no easy steer. Paint is really faded, but there is almost NO rust on it. Even all the bolts are still shiny. It's really clean overall too: Now for the bad part. The engine threw a rod, and I'm gonna have to do some serious overhauling: The rest of the engine is in boxes: But, I have another engine to re-power the tractor with for now. I guess I can't argue with the price, because I got the whole thing for $100... Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just Piddling 0 #2 Posted August 1, 2008 Looks great Kevin. Where did you find her? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raider12 13 #3 Posted August 1, 2008 WOW! Id say you got a great deal. That unit is really clean looking. Denver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,650 #4 Posted August 1, 2008 Looks great Kevin. Where did you find her? Over between Richfield and Concord. Thanks! Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,609 #5 Posted August 1, 2008 Kevin, Congratulations, that's a great deal, engine or not. So, what are you going to repower it with? Again, congratulations. That's a nice looking tractor. B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #6 Posted August 1, 2008 Kevin, you said: "I guess I can't argue with the price, because I got the whole thing for $100... " You guess? YOU GUESS???? Boys, call out the posse, 'cuz it looks like we got us a Horse thief on the range! Looks like a great deal! Congrats! Duff :whistle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 154 #7 Posted August 1, 2008 Looks nice Gator ! Great find ! :whistle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,650 #8 Posted August 1, 2008 So, what are you going to repower it with? Gonna pull this one off the shelf and give it a try, at least until I decide something on the Onan: It's only pulling a 48 inch deck, so it should be enough... Looks nice Gator ! Looks like a great deal! Congrats! Thanks for the comps fellas! Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #9 Posted August 1, 2008 Nice score Kevin...that Vanguard should do pretty good in it. Looks to be in overall good shape to & even good tread on the tires yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,650 #10 Posted August 1, 2008 Thanks Stephen! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perry 82 #11 Posted August 1, 2008 one heck of a great deal for $100 B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,881 #12 Posted August 1, 2008 Great deal! Looks very nice. All these good deals lately, I'm jealous of you all B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #13 Posted August 1, 2008 :whistle: $100 you stole it, Very nice find, I have a 520 that the motor is froze up in if you need parts I might be able to help again nice tractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suburban 550 28 #14 Posted August 1, 2008 Congratulation Kevin. That was a steal for that price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMESS 24 #15 Posted August 1, 2008 Sweet find Gator! Running or not you can't argue with the price. B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,411 #16 Posted August 1, 2008 :whistle: Sweet deal! that Vanguard should work nicely in there for now. B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #17 Posted August 1, 2008 That 520's a very nice find kevin Id love to have one of the bigger WH's in my fleet, watching a 518 on fleabay, just watching you understand, no money and no space to store another 'orse at the mo :whistle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,650 #18 Posted August 1, 2008 just watching you understand, no money and no space to store another 'orse at the mo Oh yeah, I completely understand! I'm gonna have to part with one or two, or add on to my barn! Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
