cod 120 #1 Posted May 11, 2014 Just found a Toro 520 for sale nearby and I'm wondering if I should ditch my 418A. The 520 is a hydro and has less than 900 hours and as the 418 has almost 1800, I might be spared the hassle of rebuilding the Kolher. I've seen that the 520's seem to have a number of electrical woes, burn more gas and the Onan's can be touchy but perhaps they relate more to having an older tractor and how it was broken in. So any thoughts or comments would be welcome and as it's Mother's Day, I may not be able to respond till later this week as "she who must obeyed" has plans that require my full attention... Cod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,998 #2 Posted May 11, 2014 Go for the 520.....sounds like a nice Mothers Day gift for "she who must be obeyed". Keep the 418 for yourself. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fordiesel69 259 #3 Posted May 11, 2014 Keep both........ The kohler series II is better than the onan in my opinion. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 487 #4 Posted May 11, 2014 Keep both. The ideal is a two tractor plan. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #5 Posted May 11, 2014 keep that 418A as its a great tractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #6 Posted May 11, 2014 Ya never know... At 900 hrs.you may wind up having to rebuild the Onan before the Kohler. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #7 Posted May 11, 2014 Ken is right. You better hang on to that 418. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 542 #8 Posted May 11, 2014 I agree with Van. It is ALWAYS a GOOD idea to have a backup tractor.......you never know when you might need it. Right now I have a B 80 that threw a rod, a C 165 that is still having carb issues even after a rebuild and a 417 with a broken governor gear. My 416 is the tractor right now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 478 #9 Posted May 11, 2014 I would have to say I would like the 520 better....but I have ALWAYS wanted a 418 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #10 Posted May 11, 2014 ....but I have ALWAYS wanted a 418 I can't find one anywhere in North Carolina Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 617 #11 Posted May 11, 2014 Once you sit on the 520H and start and hear the ONAN it will become your favorite. Do keep the 418A for back up and for other attachments ready to go. The horses like company especially when they are not feeling well and many parts are interchangeable to provide back up part sourcing and to minimize down time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 478 #12 Posted May 12, 2014 Once you sit on the 520H and start and hear the ONAN it will become your favorite. AMEN BROTHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo and the steering reduction.......and the swept axle..........and all the guages......and on and on and on!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #13 Posted May 12, 2014 "I agree with Van. It is ALWAYS a GOOD idea to have a backup tractor.......you never know when you might need it." Not just a good idea, a must. One Horse might need a break from too much work. Then you could use the other; i.e.: plow with one, run the disks with the other, mow with one, sweep with the spare. Makes perfect sense to my Sons and Grandsons, me too! Gotta love the sound of the purring 20 hp Onan. The ride with the swept axle just feels different or, my imagination. Still you need at least two Horses, one Stallion might get lonely and run off someday! Have a heart, get your Horse a "buddy." 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cod 120 #14 Posted May 18, 2014 Well gents, thanks for the advice although it seems that the Multiple Horse Virus is rampant here! I waffled for too long (24hrs) and the beast was gone. The old saying "you snooze, you lose" is still true so next time... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
