stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #1 Posted October 9, 2014 Here is the tractor that I picked up off CL locally. I swapped the front and rear tires off another 520. It came with a very low hour 48" deck, tiller and 520 long snow plow. It has 650 hours and runs really strong. I mowed with it today and the deck is the most quiet and smooth deck I have ever used. I hope to paint up the wheels and buff it out and maybe new decals from Terry. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #2 Posted October 9, 2014 Steve,,,, very nice. You conneticut mobsters seem to be controling the flow right now. Lol All the wheel horse action up that way. Best of luck. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #3 Posted October 9, 2014 I am up to 5 520's at the moment however that may change overnight.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,124 #4 Posted October 9, 2014 ...up or down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #5 Posted October 9, 2014 down maybe.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whtractors24 3,116 #6 Posted October 9, 2014 Steve sweet buy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #7 Posted October 9, 2014 Thanks Jason. I think she will clean up nice. Once this barn build is done I hope to make buffing this out one of the first projects in the new barn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whtractors24 3,116 #8 Posted October 9, 2014 I saw the build thread it's freaking awsome I keep getting these nice machines and need some more room can't wait to buy a house soon here in the near future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #9 Posted October 9, 2014 My 520-8 is a Horse, loves work! I often think, "Geeze, wish I had an H!" Only had one automatic, the '73 12hp Kohler. Great Stallion! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulC 341 #10 Posted October 9, 2014 I think the quietness of a deck is mainly due to blade balance. I made a cheap homemade balancer with a 3/4 o.d. ball bearing and sharpened and balanced the blades on my 42" rd deck and once I took it back out it just kind of hummed this beautiful tone while it ate up all my grass Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #11 Posted October 9, 2014 I am up to 5 520's at the moment however that may change overnight.... They keep stalking you don't they, wanting you to take them home. I know the feeling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 546 #12 Posted October 9, 2014 (edited) Great find Steve and -> Craig how come he doesn't have the 520 placard under his name... Put a good word in for this guy would you.. Seems like an ok fella Never mind I see yours is gone too .. Edited October 9, 2014 by jackhammer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheesegrader 433 #13 Posted October 9, 2014 Nice tractor. I'm surprised that drive belt shroud didn't accidentally fall off yet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #14 Posted October 9, 2014 The shroud was off but I put it on. I kind like it. After a deal today I am back down to 4 now..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,163 #15 Posted October 9, 2014 Uh, that wasn't just a deal. That is what you call a good old fashioned BLOCKER BUSTER DEAL.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #16 Posted October 10, 2014 Yeah it was. A little barter of items, some cash and even a little labor barter too!! See you in the am Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,124 #17 Posted October 10, 2014 I imagine now... the whip will be crackin' early at the Ponderosa tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #18 Posted October 10, 2014 No Craig, not that kind of labor. Ken is the man for not only fixing up wheel horses but also out outboards 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruisnblue48 835 #19 Posted October 10, 2014 I wouldn't mind if a 520 jumped up on my trailer and followed me home. Really nice looking tractor for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,163 #20 Posted October 10, 2014 And I see you are now a hub cap kinda guy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #21 Posted October 10, 2014 Not too sure about the hubcaps yet. I put them on because the paint on the rims are really bad. I may end up repainting them and installing front and back wheel weights. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #22 Posted October 10, 2014 Sounds like a plan! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biltno 32 #23 Posted January 31, 2023 Gees!!!!! all these 520's missed my Connecticut home! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,688 #24 Posted January 31, 2023 11 minutes ago, biltno said: Gees!!!!! all these 520's missed my Connecticut home! Yep, 9 years ago... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,567 #25 Posted January 31, 2023 @stevebo think I would feed that paint , as well as mower deck , with a lubrication rub / soak down first , that would feed and save patina , rub that to a dry stage and it will look like fresh paint , then use a 6" electric palm buffer with cleaner wax , to really retain what you have . once you feed that paint , it will shed moisture like a duck .also do that deck , and clean out and dry that in the sun , then an aerosol lubricant spray down . in the sun , deck heats up dries out and draws in oil to metal , saves deck rot , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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