Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse 520-H
The Wheel Horse 520-H is a garden tractor from the 500 Series produced from 1988 to 1997 by Wheel Horse, a part of Toro. It features a 20 hp Onan 781cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and mechanical band brakes. It includes a mid PTO with mechanical clutch and supports various attachments such as mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blade. The 520-H was built in South Bend, Indiana, USA.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 520-H
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Onan P220G |
| Power | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Idle RPM | 1400-3600 |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 3 gal (11.4 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 |
Dimensions
| Width | 38 inches (96 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 45.5 inches (115 cm) |
| Length | 65 inches (165 cm) |
| Weight | 646 lbs (293 kg) |
| Rear tire | 23x9.50-12 |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 260 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 20 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical band brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | 500 Series |
| Built in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
| Variants | 520-H standard, 520-HC commercial-duty |
| Years made | 1988 - 1997 |
Attachments
| 48" Blade | front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm) |
|---|---|
| 42" Snow blower | 42 inches width (106 cm), two-stage, front-mount |
| 36" mid-mount mower deck | 36 inches (91 cm), hydraulic lift, right-discharge, 102 lbs (46 kg) |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, 135 lbs (61 kg) |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, 168 lbs (76 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Eaton 1100-032 |
| Controls | Brake, Throttle, Forward/reverse, Parking brake |
| Oil type | SAE 10W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | independent |
|---|---|
| Clutch | mechanical |
| Location | Mid PTO |