Wheel Horse 520H

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Wheel Horse 520H is a two-wheel drive garden tractor from the revered 500 series, produced by Wheel Horse, a division of Toro, in South Bend, Indiana, USA. Production spanned nearly a decade from 1990 to 1997, showcasing the second generation of the model following an earlier iteration. The tractor differentiates itself with an Onan P220G engine, a durable and reliable two-cylinder air-cooled gasoline unit with a displacement of 781 cm² (47.7 cu in). This engine outputs 20 horsepower at 3,600 rpm, pairing nicely with the tractor's belt-driven hydrostatic transmission which offers seamless variable speeds both forwards and in reverse, addressing a multitude of gardening and lawn care needs. The simplicity of the model is underlined by the manual steering and mechanical band brakes, ensuring hands-on control and straightforward maintenance. Its compact dimensions and humble operating weight make the 520H a manageable and nimble workhorse for those seeking a dependable machine for home and estate gardening tasks.
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Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 20

Transmission: Belt-driven hydrostatic

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 663.6

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Wheel Horse 520H vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Average
Greater than 69% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Average
Greater than 62% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Onan
Model
P220G
Cooling Type
Air-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
2
Displacement (ci)
47.7
Bore (in)
3.27
Stroke (in)
2.87
Rated RPM
3600
Power Output (hp)
20

Transmission

Type
Belt-driven hydrostatic
Forward Gears
Infinite
Reverse Gears
Infinite
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
65
Width (in)
37.8
Height (in)
45.3
Operating Weight (lb)
663.6

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
-
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Coolant Capacity (qts)
-
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Lawn/Turf
Manufacture - End Year
1997
Hitch Type
-
Hitch Category
-
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Open
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
Mechanical band
Hydraulic System Type
-