cumminscook 60 #1 Posted March 6, 2012 I was woundering what years the 520-8 were made and how rare they are. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
546cowboy 301 #2 Posted March 6, 2012 They were only made one year 1990 and there were supposed to be 225 if I remember correctly. I sold one last year. I did update the total and I believe that is correct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdn1081 1 #3 Posted March 6, 2012 One year only 1990. I believe there were only 225 produced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 13,798 #4 Posted March 6, 2012 One year only 1990. I believe there were only 225 produced. I thought that was the number produced for the 420LSE, not the 520-8. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,147 #5 Posted March 6, 2012 200 for the 1986 420LSE & 225 for the 1990 520-8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #6 Posted March 6, 2012 wonder why they didnt sell or why they (WH) tried to sell them after 2yrs into the 520 models production run? anyone know years, how many 520-HC were made? I might have a lead on a1988 520-H in the local area...fingers are crossed. My B-80 needs company. V Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 13,798 #7 Posted March 7, 2012 200 for the 1986 420LSE & 225 for the 1990 520-8 Oops! Always a scary thing when I think anything! Thanks TT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdn1081 1 #8 Posted March 8, 2012 wonder why they didnt sell or why they (WH) tried to sell them after 2yrs into the 520 models production run? anyone know years, how many 520-HC were made? I might have a lead on a1988 520-H in the local area...fingers are crossed. My B-80 needs company. V Not sure how many HC's were made. I sold one about two years ago. I think the HC's had the 8.5" wide wheels and the swept front axle and the 520H did not. Not 100% on that but I think that is right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdn1081 1 #9 Posted March 8, 2012 Oh, and I also may add After the HC's were done I believe they all had the swept front axle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,398 #10 Posted March 8, 2012 i have an 520hc. the year is 1988 and i love it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 617 #11 Posted March 8, 2012 The 520 HCs were made for the 1988 and 1989 model years. The "C" designated commercial. They were the first models to have the swept front axle primarily for the 60 inch mower deck. My 1989 has the 10.5 wide rear tires. They have a larger air cleaner than the 520H and did not have the stainless steel cover over the muffler. The dash was not as fancy as the 520H. They did not have the slots in the hood. The 1988 and 1989 520H did not have the swept front axle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,332 #12 Posted March 8, 2012 JackC I do believe is right. The HC was introduced with the swept front axel because of 60in deck option for commercial use. Tractor was to hard to steer with the 60in and the 2 stage blower so in 91 came out with the steering reduction. At lease that is what I was told. I do not know this to be dead fact on because I have never seen it in writing from Wheel Horse. I can speak from experience that on my 1990 520H with a 2 stage on, it is a bear to steer with just the regular fan gear steering and the same goes when I put the 60" deck on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,520 #13 Posted October 29, 2017 Love our 520-8. Was a barn find, a GREAT find! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
