520 plow frame extension ????

[Brockport Bill 1,778]

is the need for a front plow frame extension for the 520 only related to having a front swept axle, ( plow hitting front tires when on angle )  or is it due to a longer tractor frame, or both? Is the extension needed on only the 520 HC from the 88-89 HC models or any 520? I see from an old brochure of mine from 1989 the 520 HC frame is longer but not the regular 520 -------- Is the plow frame extension needed on the WH 88-89, 520 models only, or also the post 1990, 520 models made by Toro?  A friend of mine has a '96, 520 and needs to know if he needs a plow frame extension --- thanks

[Cee245 820]

Hey Bill,

The frames are the same I believe and the reason for the extension is the extended (swept) front axle. 

88/89 520's did not have the front swept axles. 

I think 90 only had the swept axle but no gear reduction. That came in 91-97. 

 

Your friend would need an extension bracket for a 96 520h.

 

Cory

Edited June 14, 2024 by Cee245

[Brockport Bill 1,778]

2 minutes ago, Cee245 said:

Hey Bill,

The frames are the same I believe and the reason for the extension is the extended (swept) front axle. 

88/89 520's did not have the front swept axles. 

I think 90 only had the swept axle but no gear reduction. That came in 91-97. 

 

Your friend would need an extension bracket for a 96 520h.

 

Cory

thanks for info - -so that means the 96 models have the swept axle?  

[76c12091520h 3,722]

Cee245 is correct : 520 frames are the same dimension-wise as all other 300-500 frames , the only difference is the swept axle. All 520's after 89 have the forward swept axle and require the plow extension if you want to turn angle the blade.

Edited June 14, 2024 by 76c12091520h

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