Wheel Horse 520H (1990-1997) tractor: review and specs

The Wheel Horse 520H is a 2WD garden tractor from the 500 series. This tractor was manufactured by the Wheel Horse (a part of Toro) in South Bend, Indiana, USA from 1988 to 1997. The first generation was manufactured from 1998 to 1989, the second generation from 1990 to1997. The Wheel Horse 520H is equipped with a 0.8 L two-cylinder gasoline engine and belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The Wheel Horse 520H garden tractor used the Onan P220G engine. It is a 0.8 L, 781 cm², (47.7 cu·in) two-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine with 83.0 mm (3.27 in) of the cylinder bore and 73.0 mm (2.87 in) of the piston stroke. This engine produced 20.3 PS (14.9 kW; 20.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of maximum output power.

The Wheel Horse 520H is equipped with manual steering, mechanical band brakes, open operator station and 6.6 liters (1.7 US gal.; 1.5 Imp. gal) fuel tank.

Following attachments are available for the Wheel Horse 520H garden tractor:

Mid-mount Wheel Horse 48 in (1,210 mm) mower deck with 3-blade and hydraulic lift
Mid-mount Wheel Horse 60 in (1,520 mm) mower deck with 3-blade

Wheel Horse 520H Specifications

General Specifications
Model	Wheel Horse 520H
Length	1,650 mm (65 in)
Width	960 mm (37.8 in)
Height	1,150 mm (45.3 in)
Wheel base	1,200 mm (47.2 in)
Weight	301 kg (663.6 lbs)
Fuel tank capacity	6.6 liters (1.7 US gal.; 1.5 Imp. gal)
Battery	12V, CCA 280A
Cabin type	Open operator station
Engine
Engine model	Onan P220G
Engine type	Four-stroke, air-cooled, inline
Cylinders	2
Fuel type	Gasoline
Displacement	0.8 L, 781 cm², (47.7 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	83.0 mm X 73.0 mm (3.27 in X 2.87 in)
Compression ratio	7.0:1
Horsepower	20.3 PS (14.9 kW; 20.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Starter	Electric
Oil capacity:	1.6 L (1.7 US. qt, 1.4 Imp. qt.)
Spark plug	Champion RS14YC

Transmission and chassis
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual
Brakes	Mechanical band
Transmission model	Eaton 1100-032
Transmission type	Belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse
Speed	Forward: 9.0 kmh (5.6 mph) Reverse: 5.5 (3.4 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	4.7 L (1.2 US. gal, 1 Imp. gal.)
Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 16×7.50-8
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 23×10.50-12

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