Been trying to reduce the fleet but..... 520 Score

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,534]

Cowboy- I have the newer style with the rollers on my 88 520HC and it does not mow as nice as this one. I hear ya on digging in but just need to be careful. 

[leeave96 490]

I've got a 1992 year model 520H and I really like this tractor.  Swept forward axle, tight turning radius, 1 inch front spindles, the Onan sounds GREAT, high back seat with arm rests, steering reduction, hydro lift, Eaton 11 tranny and Matt's foot control kit.  It is such a comfortable tractor to use and especially mow with.  Mine has about 400 hrs, so you can tell that after 21 years, I'm wearing it out - LOL.  With the foot control kit, it is just as modern tractor as any JD or Simplicity coming off the line.

 

Speaking of Simplicity's, I've also got a few IH Cub Cadets.  These 520H tractors with the above options are so nice, I consider them excellent canidates for a Honda engine swap - should it ever become necessary.  I've thought about finding a few more runners to add to the fleet and riding myself of the other brands of old iron tractors and putting all my efforts and tractor $$$'s into these models.

 

One thing I don't have is a 60 inch deck, but I'd like to try one.

 

BTW - as much as I like the 520H, my favorite is still my 314-8 as it was the first Wheelhorse in my fleet, bought it new and had never let me down!

 

Enjoy your tractor - you got a great one!!!!!!!!!

 

Bill

[fireman 1,022]

Here's the video. I wouldn't sell this to the neighbor. It's too nice a tractor. Let him find his own!

 

 

[Ken B 3,189]

Very nice! i agree with you there Jeff....Sorry Rudy!

[truckin88 104]

very nice I have to get the old mans 96 520 running