J.Henry 8 #1 Posted June 10, 2013 I am new to the forums and apologize if I am posting this in the wrong place. I recently purchased a new house and to sweeten the deal the previous owner threw his Toro Wheelhorse 520H in on the deal. It runs and appears to be in good condition, has 195 hours on it and I believe it was manufactured in 96 (based on a date I found in the manual). I am thinking of selling it as it is a bit more tractor than I need for my lawn. The problem is that I have no idea what it's worth. Can anyone point me in the right direction on price? Much obliged, J.Henry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,536 #2 Posted June 10, 2013 where u from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J.Henry 8 #3 Posted June 10, 2013 Outside Worcester MA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #5 Posted June 10, 2013 It isnt worth much, and since you are so far away I will go as high as 400 bucks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,199 #6 Posted June 10, 2013 Probably best if you post a couple pics for us to see its condition. What size deck? They came with 48" and 60" decks. Any other attachments like a snowplow or snowblower? Wheel weights? Tiller? Snow-cab? Mike........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J.Henry 8 #7 Posted June 10, 2013 Here are a few pictures, I apologize for the quality. If you want anything in particular let me know and i can get a picture of it for you. I mowed with it today, sorry for the clippings. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J.Henry 8 #8 Posted June 10, 2013 Probably best if you post a couple pics for us to see its condition. What size deck? They came with 48" and 60" decks. Any other attachments like a snowplow or snowblower? Wheel weights? Tiller? Snow-cab? Mike........... Hi Mike, The deck looks to be a 48", I do not have any attachments for it. Thanks, J.H. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #9 Posted June 10, 2013 What you do is hang on to that one and get yourself something smaller like a 310-312. Keepthat one because you will decide you want a 520 anyway. Everyone does 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,536 #10 Posted June 10, 2013 I got $500 and will be there tomorrow-lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,189 #11 Posted June 10, 2013 Clean it up real nice and throw it on C/L for two grand and see what happens.....I see much less tractors with higher asking prices these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #12 Posted June 10, 2013 I got $500 and will be there tomorrow-lol Ok, $600 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,189 #13 Posted June 10, 2013 Bunch of jokers, I can be there tonight for 6...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #14 Posted June 10, 2013 What are you going to mow your lawn with? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #15 Posted June 10, 2013 Wicked low hours...once detailed, that'll be a highly desirable tractor. I'm interesed in the bagging unit, if you decide to sell it seperate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #16 Posted June 10, 2013 Bunch of jokers, I can be there tonight for 6...... Not fair Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J.Henry 8 #17 Posted June 10, 2013 Thank you guys for the feedback. I will think about posting it on Craigslist. If I do end up selling it, and separate the bagging unit from the tractor I will let you know. Out of curiosity, if I decide to hang onto it how much maintenance do these tractors need? I know that they need the yearly oil change, air filter change... but is there anything else I should know about? Thanks again, J.H. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #18 Posted June 10, 2013 Thank you guys for the feedback. I will think about posting it on Craigslist. If I do end up selling it, and separate the bagging unit from the tractor I will let you know. Out of curiosity, if I decide to hang onto it how much maintenance do these tractors need? I know that they need the yearly oil change, air filter change... but is there anything else I should know about? Thanks again, J.H. Keep the motor clean, lubed and greased. It will last forever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
608KEB 796 #19 Posted June 10, 2013 How much was a new 1996 520-H with 48" mower deck/bagger $5000-$6000? It has really low hours. They are easy to maintain. Welcome to Red Square! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,206 #20 Posted June 10, 2013 More tractor than you need? It will be the LAST tractor you need as opposed to you selling it for less than it's worth then going out and buying some p.o.s. from one of the big box stores that will last you what, maybe 5 years... if you're lucky... Keep it, you'll be making a big mistake if you sell it... just my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sned 15 #21 Posted June 10, 2013 J.Henry you basically inherited the cats pajamas of lawn tractors. They are worth any where from 1 to 2k depending on area and finding someone who knows what it is. These tractors are beefy enough to handle a front end loader. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorHfuhruhurr 137 #22 Posted June 10, 2013 195 hours? KEEP IT, you'll regret selling it one day, that's a nice low hours machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
546cowboy 302 #23 Posted June 10, 2013 Ditto on the keeping it.Everyone on here would love to have that tractor as evidenced by the comments above. If I could only have one tractor yours would be the 'Dream Tractor'. With the low hours it is a 'Dream Machine' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J.Henry 8 #24 Posted June 10, 2013 Thanks again everyone. I didn't realize the quality of the machine I lucked into. Looks like I am going to need to learn about what all this tractor can do so that I can take full advantage of it. Looks like I'm going to have to tell my wife I have a new hobby. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sned 15 #25 Posted June 10, 2013 Just read up on how to maintain it and keep that screen on the motor clean! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
