| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse (a part of Toro) |
| Garden tractor | |
| Built in South Bend, Indiana, USA | |
| The Wheel Horse 520-HC variant had a heavy-duty front axle to accommodate a 60-inch mower deck. The tires, seat, and battery were upgraded from the 520-H. The 520-HC did not have the chromed hubcaps or air cleaner, and it used a solid-top hood. | |
| Wheel Horse 520-HC Engine | |
| 20HP Onan 781cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
| Fuel tank | 3 gal 11.4 L |
| Mechanical | |
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Manual steering | |
| Mechanical band brakes | |
| Open operator station. |
| Photos | |
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| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Mid PTO | independent |
| Clutch | mechanical |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Weight | 684 lbs 310 kg |
| Front tire | 16x7.50-8 |
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Wheel Horse 520-HC attachments | |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | |
| 60" mid-mount mower deck | |
| snowblower | |
| blade | |
| 520-HC Serial Number Location | |
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| Serial number plate on the left side of the rear fender, below the seat. Model codes in parentheses. |
| 520-HC Serial Numbers | |
| 1988 | -unknown- |
| 1989 | -unknown- |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 20 |
| Battery CCA | 400 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| References | |
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| Operator's Manual 500 Series Hydrostatic Garden Tractors (810514R1) published in 1988 | |
| Wheel Horse Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1988 | |
| Wheel Horse Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1989 |
| Page information | |
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| Updated on February 23, 2024 | |
| https://www.toro.com/en/customer-support - Official operator manuals for purchase or download from Toro. |