Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse 520-8
The Wheel Horse 520-8 is a 1990 garden tractor from the 500 Series, built in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features a 20 hp Onan P220G 781cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and an independent front PTO with a mechanical clutch. It weighs 605 lbs (274 kg) and rides on 16x7.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear tires. Attachments include various mid-mount mower decks, a snowblower, and a blade. The 520-8 variant uses a gear transmission, while the related 520-H model uses hydrostatic transmission.
Power20 hp
Founded42/48/60" deck
Model520-8
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 520-8
Tires
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 16x7.50-8 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Onan P220G |
| Power | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Idle RPM | 1400-3600 |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 2.25 gal (8.5 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Sparkplug | Champion RS14YC |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.2580x2.875 inches (83 x 73 mm) |
| Compression | 7.0:1 |
| Displacement | 781 cc (47.7 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.7 qts (1.6 L) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| 520-8 | gear |
|---|---|
| 520-H | hydrostatic |
Dimensions
| Width | 40.5 inches (102 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 47.5 inches (120 cm) |
| Length | 67 inches (170 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 605 lbs (274 kg) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 200 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 20 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse (a part of Toro) |
Attachments
| Blade | 48 inches width (121 cm), front-mount |
|---|---|
| Snowblower | 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | 42 inches (106 cm), manual lift |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift |
| 60" mid-mount mower deck | 60 inches (152 cm), 3-blade, manual lift |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Model | Wheel Horse 110995 |
| Oil type | SAE 90 GL5 |
| Oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | mechanical |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |