50th Anniversary 520H Loader

[cheesegrader 433]

I got this last year, but didn't get to do much work on it until this spring

New filters and fluids all around, new fuel line as well as a couple of hydraulic hoses.

Gunk in the carb was the worst problem, but I finally got that solved.

Some of you will recognize your work.

That is Matt's foot pedal, and Smorneau's hitch.

The Ag's are loaded, and there are weights inside and outside, adds almost #350.

I drilled vent holes into the belt cover.  Most of the heat comes through the top half, which is a good thing for my right foot!

I want to put on a spinner knob and tri-ribs, but I am thrilled with it right now.

[cheesegrader 433]

Two even better pictures:

[Cutlas3391 776]

Awesome set up!! Your 520 is like a Cadillac with all the goodies on it!! Looks great and have fun with it...

[squonk 41,017]

Awesome 520! I think with a loader you would be better off without the tri-ribs in the front.

[KC9KAS 4,741]

Very nice looking loader 520.

Thanks for the photos.

[boovuc 1,090]

Absolutely awesome! Very nice setup! That has my 520 loader beat hands down!

I was also told by a very wise RS member to avoid tri-ribs on a loader. Maybe losing the weight bucket isn't such a bad idea! I just need the iron wheel weights you have and they are not the easiest things to find! Glad you shared your pics with us!

[welderman85 53]

That is a awesome machine looks like alot of fun

[bitten 134]

Very nice outfit. Can I borrow it for about a week...lol.

I have never seen inside weights for a 12" wheel. Where did you get them?

[AMC RULES 37,127]

Awesome machine...the tri rib fronts will make for easy steering with a load on.     

[312Hydro 474]

Very,Very nice looking machine! Is that the original paint? Whoever had it took good care of it. :handgestures-thumbupright:  The foot control and receiver hitch look factory.Guard looks cool too! Pun intended,lol.

Edited September 4, 2013 by 312Hydro

[cheesegrader 433]

The inside wheel weights are Bolens.  

I had to cut a notch for the valve stem, but otherwise they fit into the rim perfectly.

The paint is original.  The parts that I had to repaint after working on them got Valspar Tractor Implement IH Red.

Close match on the '96, not as good a match on my '91.

It was very well cared for by the PO, but must have been sitting for a long time.  

Rescued from a garage in Chicago, now it runs wild in the woods of Michigan's Upper Peninsula!

[papaglide 542]

Real, real nice tractor!