520H vs D180

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I just bought a D180 at an acution. It is a barn find that hasn't run in some time. I also have 2 520H's and wanted to pose a question.. if you were given the choice which would have the 520 or the 180 ?? Never owned a D so looking for some insights.

Thanks

[kpinnc 12,976]

While the D is bigger, none of the attachments will interchange with your 520-H tractors. But many of the older machines all the way back to early 70s C series will. 

 

Your D series does have the option of a 3 point hitch, and a rear PTO if you can find it. The transmission has a different layout from the C series of the time, but does have some common components. The only weak point on the D series is that the rear axles are very long and unsupported past the transmission. As a result they will snap easier if you overload them. Of course unless you add duals or a backhoe you will likely be fine. 

[S416-8 342]

Gm and thanks.. my reason for the 3-point would be for a backblade.. the only options I would be looking for is a plow, 3-point and blade.. not sure if they had a grader for it

[Lee1977 6,898]

The D's were made from 1974 to 1981 not near as many as the the  No Name, C's 300, 400, and 500  made from 1973 to 2007 that use a lot of the same parts.  So parts for the D will be harder to find.

 

[artfull dodger 440]

actualy 73 was the first year for a D style with the 18 Automatic(D180).  But I believe they did update a few things for the 1974 model year over the 73 models.  

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GM and thanks.. mine is the 73 and I am now working on getting it to turn over and hopefully run.. after that I wil start seeing where to take it.