Wheel Horse 520H

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Wheel Horse 520H is a compact lawn and garden tractor built from 1990 to 1997. It's designed for homeowners who need a reliable machine for yard work. This tractor has a 2WD system with manual steering, making it easy to maneuver around gardens and lawns.

The 520H is powered by an Onan P220G engine, which is air-cooled and runs on gasoline. With 20 horsepower, it offers above-average power for its class. The engine has two cylinders and a very high displacement for its size. It uses a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission, giving the driver smooth control with infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor's compact size, measuring 65 inches long and 37.8 inches wide, allows it to work in tight spaces. Weighing about 664 pounds, it's sturdy enough for most yard tasks without being too heavy.
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Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 20 hp (14.9 kW)

Transmission: Belt-driven hydrostatic

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 664 lb (301 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Wheel Horse 520H vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Wheel Horse 520H is Average. It is greater than 64% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.3K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Wheel Horse 520H is Average. It is greater than 61% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.2K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Wheel Horse 520H is Excellent. It is greater than 92% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Wheel Horse 520H is Average. It is greater than 56% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Onan
Model
P220G
Cooling Type
Air-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
2
Displacement
48 ci (0.8 L)
Bore
3.27 in (83.1 mm)
Stroke
2.87 in (72.9 mm)
Rated RPM
3600
Power Output
20 hp (14.9 kW)

Transmission

Type
Belt-driven hydrostatic
Forward Gears
Infinite
Reverse Gears
Infinite

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Brake Type
Mechanical band