tiggercl 28 #1 Posted August 23, 2013 Can anyone advise as to the differences (if any) between the two 520-H models listed below: 41-20OE03, 520-H Garden Tractor, 1992 (SN 2000001-2999999) 73501, 520-H Garden Tractor, 1993 (SN 39000001-39999999) Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #2 Posted August 23, 2013 Off hand, I can't think of any major differences between the two model years. Both would have the column mounted motion control, forward swept front axle, same instrumentation, same engine and transmission. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 490 #3 Posted August 23, 2013 Off hand, I can't think of any major differences between the two model years. Both would have the column mounted motion control, forward swept front axle, same instrumentation, same engine and transmission. +1 I also think both would have gear reduction steering too as I believe the '92 models were the first to have it and it continued until the end of production for the 520H Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,332 #4 Posted August 23, 2013 I am not sure, but I think the 91 was the first year of the steering reduction. The 90 and ealier took a different length of oil filter. The 92 and 93 should be the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #5 Posted August 23, 2013 My 91 has it and I was told that 1991 was the first year for it. Again..........I can't think of anything "different" between the two model years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh5208speed 646 #6 Posted August 24, 2013 There is no differences between the 1992 & 1993 models. 1988-89 (Photo 1)Two 520 Models - 520-H was regular axle and the motion lever was between the legs. 520-HC was a forward swept axle with no gear reduction steering. Both models had Stewart Warner gauges, hydraulic lift opposite side of the PTO lever, and seat had a four bolt armrest backing. Chrome Hub Caps 1990- (Photo 2) Two models 520-H and 520-8. Switched to Toro decals with red letters, Stewart Warner gauges, hydro motion lever and hydraulic lift now on the steering column, seat has 4 bolt armrest kit, forward swept axle (all 520's from 1990-97 had forward swept axle). Chrome Hub Caps 1991 520-H moved to "Toro" branded gauges, gear reduction steering, same 4 bolt seat armrest kit. Chrome Hub Caps 1992-93 (Photo 3) 520-H New decals with "Wheel Horse 520-H" in White. New seat backing (same padding) with 6 bolt armrest kit. New re-enforced shift plate cover to address cracked mounts where the seat pan and seat put stress (All 520's 1992-97 had this plate). Chrome Hub Caps 1994-95 (Photo 4) 520-H New decals with Just "Wheel Horse" in bigger white letters on the hood and the "520-H" was moved down to the side of the dash tower. Chrome Wheel Horse logo on front of the hood. 1996 (Photo 5) 520-H New decals with 50th anniversary "Gold" lettering, Gold Wheel Horse badge on the front, grey hubcaps with Gold Wheel Horse logo on front of hood, New foot rests with narrower design and thinker rubber foot padding, new grippy steering wheel, bigger handle on the PTO lever, bigger brake pedal, new "Toro" embossed seat with 6 bolt armrest kit, motion and hydraulic lift levers get bigger handles, PTO cover 1997 520-H New decals with "Silver" lettering, Chrome Wheel Horse badge on the front of hood, grey hubcaps with Chrome Wheel Horse logo, New foot rests with narrower design and thinker rubber foot padding, new grippy steering wheel, bigger handle on the PTO lever, bigger brake pedal, new "Toro" embossed seat with 6 bolt armrest kit, motion and hydraulic lift levers get bigger handles, PTO cover. One small detail is in 1997, all of the axle hubs where painted black....all earlier models where red. Thad (Ohio) 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh5208speed 646 #7 Posted August 24, 2013 Here is the photos of the 1997 year....ran out of 1MG space on the last reply. You can see the 1997 black axle hubs in the 2nd photo. Thad (Ohio) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #8 Posted August 24, 2013 Well that pretty much covers it! Right down to the devil in the details! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiggercl 28 #9 Posted August 24, 2013 Wow...thanks for that Thad.. a lesson on the 520 from the 520 'Grand Master' ... Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh5208speed 646 #10 Posted August 24, 2013 It is safe to say I have had a few 520's over the years. I always think I'm done buying them....then sooner or later Boom, one comes up for sale I think I would really like to have one with the Honda/Vanguard conversion. Not that I don't like my Onan's (best sounding small engine ever made). Thad (Ohio) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 490 #11 Posted August 25, 2013 Thad, Great write-up! I think that ought to be a sticky! I hadn't really noticed the silver vs red vs white colors in the later Toro Wheelhorse 520H hood decals - mostly noticed around 94ish the Wheelhorse text got bigger and the Toro logo smaller - not a bad balance if Toro is going to be on the hood decal. What I really hadn't noticed was the foot rests. I checked my 1997 314-8 against my 1992 520H and my 1988 520H. Thanks, Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redone 45 #12 Posted March 15, 2019 (edited) Hi Guys. Say, I am looking for the repair kit for the hydro shifting linkage on a 520 1992 hydro between lever and hydro valve. it shows a kit. but not available by toro. any ideas how to fix the slop in shifting? Thanks for your help. Bill Edited March 15, 2019 by redone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 7,312 #13 Posted March 15, 2019 Best to get rid of that column shift and install a foot control. Makes the machine a real pleasure to drive. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
