dlshow 0 #1 Posted August 29, 2010 I am new to REDSQUARE as of an hour ago. I bought a 416-8 several years ago. I thought it was a very "antiquated" design BUT as I began to work on it I realized it was just a simple, easy to work on work horse that just keeps going. I couldn't believe how it plowed snow the 1st winter. I have heard from several Wheel Horse owners about what a great tractor the 520H is and have been casually looking for one. I finally found one at a garage sale this week. I was looking through the garage sale ads which I never do and saw a 520H listed. I immediately drove to the sale sight that evening before it opened and asked if I could see the 520H. Wow! It was very clean with a 48" deck. It started right up and ran like new. It has 791 hours. It even has chrome wheel covers. Cool! I asked why he was selling it and he said the guy he just bought his house from, who was the original owner of the WH, didn't need it anymore and included it with the house sale. He said he wanted a zero turning and really didn't like the Wheel Horse. He thought 2 acres would be just to much for the 520H. What? When he said he wouldn't take less than $600.00 I about choked. I gave him $600.00 immediately. Did I do good? Should I go to confession? I have a snow plow for my 416-8. Will it work on my 520H? It looks like it should. I got tons of paperwork work including the original sales receipt, manuals etc. The deck had a half dollar size hole which I have already repaired. I have changed all the filters, cleaned the deck, replaced the deck belt and put on new blades. It should mow great now. Anybody have grass that need cut? The grass isn't growing in Indiana. It is great to be apart of Redsquare. I am looking forward to chatting with fellow Wheel Horse owners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racinfool40 202 #2 Posted August 29, 2010 :) 600.00 great deal!!! if you ask me :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 478 #3 Posted August 29, 2010 I love my 520..... As long as your tractor does not have a swept forward front axle, the plow will work. If it has the swept axle, you will need to buy a short extension adapter piece (someone here will have a pic and part#) so you can swivel the blade, or else it will hit the front tires. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoyette 12 #4 Posted August 29, 2010 Cool! Great deal, and congrats...pics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitten 134 #5 Posted August 29, 2010 Hello and I would say you did good. Never had a 520 but have heard good things about them. Good luck with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #6 Posted August 29, 2010 :) Great first post! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
300zx 7 #7 Posted August 29, 2010 You did great! Welcome to the forum! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,066 #8 Posted August 29, 2010 :USA: Sounds like a really good deal to me! You will really enjoy that one! Where in Indiana are you located? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dlshow 0 #9 Posted August 30, 2010 I'll get some pics this week and post them. I live in Greencastle, IN. I am a retired band director. Like many of you who are retired I have too many interests and not enough time or money to enjoy them all to their fullest. whfan74....I used to go to Warsaw every summer to Winona Lake. I lived and taught in the Ft. Wayne area for several years. Loved it there. Thanks for all the friendly greetings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #10 Posted August 30, 2010 You're going to love that 520! The newer ones with the swept axle have great steering. Oh yea Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger from southern Iowa 1 #12 Posted August 30, 2010 You did great!! OH, OH You will like it here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jusjeepn 59 #13 Posted August 30, 2010 Retired band director....Ft Wayne..... You must know Bob Shultz! Sounds like a great deal on the 520H! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #15 Posted August 30, 2010 Sounds like you did well. First thing you need to do is make sure all the cooling fins are clean. That is one of the issues with the onan is they overheat due to clogged cooling fins. Well worth cleaning them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
