T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,337 #1 Posted December 1, 2016 I have thinking I want one of these, so I have been sort of casually looking, on Craig's List and other online venues. I found this one. It's a bit far, maybe 3 to 4 hour drive one way. Supposed to be a 1995 with 998 hours on it. Price is not bad. Says it's a nice unit. I sent them a message asking for some more info. Maybe I can talk the wife on us making the trip to bring it home. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1995 520H+96+97 935 #2 Posted December 1, 2016 Yes, 1995. Don't wait. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,439 #3 Posted December 1, 2016 Looks good in the pics Terry. Any maintenance history? Isn't there a de-carboning task that needs to take place periodically on the Onans? Is it at the 1000 hour mark....if so that's where that machine is at. Mike......... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,337 #4 Posted December 1, 2016 Mike, I'm not sure on the maintenance history. I'm sure there isn't any, or at least, none that's available now. But, who knows. Sometimes you get all the original paperwork and maintenance history on these used units, though most of the time, you don't. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,587 #5 Posted December 1, 2016 A one day trip for years of enjoyment....go for it. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrightorchid 261 #6 Posted December 1, 2016 It sure looks clean, and not like it sat outside, and abandoned. I'd say go for it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #7 Posted December 1, 2016 Looks pretty nice to me, good luck. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 2,898 #8 Posted December 1, 2016 3 to 4 hour one way trip, I've done that a few times just to get a good gallon of shine. If the price is right just do it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,284 #9 Posted December 1, 2016 That sure looks like it was well taken care of, heck the deck isn't even dinged up and scratched. That may be worth the drive 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,337 #10 Posted December 1, 2016 I think convincing the wife to make the trip is half the battle. The first half would be, "Yes, dear, go get it!" instead of, "Why do you need another one for?!" Obliviously I don't need it, but want it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt-NEPA 755 #11 Posted December 1, 2016 1 hour ago, T-Mo said: "Why do you need another one for?!" Did your wife go to school with mine. They both have this line down pat. Usually followed with "Where are you going to put it." Ugh! They just don't get it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,861 #12 Posted December 1, 2016 If it's not a financial burden on the household, go get it. It's always easier to ask forgiveness than to ask for permission. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,185 #13 Posted December 1, 2016 That looks like a real nice machine. Good Luck! Would love to have that bagger. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
608KEB 794 #14 Posted December 1, 2016 (edited) Looks well kept. Those are the ones you want. Kept inside more than likely. Decarbonizing at 1000 hours is correct. Also clean the sock and adjust the valves.it was easier than I thought. I did 2 of mine last summer! I'd buy it. If they are taken care of expect many more hours on that engine. The onans have lots of power! They also steer easy with the gear reduction and swept front axle. Edited December 1, 2016 by 608KEB 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtieguy 334 #15 Posted December 2, 2016 Hummm..guess I better see if my 520H w/60"deck is still in the horse barn..I'm 4 hrs away from ya?? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,337 #16 Posted December 2, 2016 6 hours ago, bowtieguy said: Hummm..guess I better see if my 520H w/60"deck is still in the horse barn..I'm 4 hrs away from ya?? Frank, you're okay. This one is 4 hours the other way from me. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc724 924 #17 Posted December 2, 2016 16 hours ago, Kurt-NEPA said: Usually followed with "Where are you going to put it." I must be in good company. I get this line all the time 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,337 #18 Posted December 2, 2016 16 hours ago, Kurt-NEPA said: Did your wife go to school with mine. They both have this line down pat. Usually followed with "Where are you going to put it." Ugh! They just don't get it. Funny, I got that line last night, "Where are you going to put them", as I was talking about trading for two more Wheel Horses. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,337 #19 Posted December 4, 2016 Sometimes my wife surprises me. Yesterday morning I told her about the 520-H that we're talking about in this thread and she said, "go get it!". I asked them to make a little video of it running and they did. I'm going after it in the next couple of weeks. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,941 #20 Posted December 4, 2016 Looks like those JD guys... are having seconds thoughts about letting that go. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorseNut 222 #21 Posted December 5, 2016 That's a killer tractor! I saw it on that Deere site. It looks like and, now after seeing it run, sounds like a great running tractor! looks definitely well kept! Good luck with it! - Jeff 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
