cruisnblue48 835 #1 Posted April 30, 2015 Had my two work horses out today for me to get some seat time. The 1995 314-8 still mows a beautiful lawn while the 1990 520-H takes a break only to supervise. Wouldn't trade these two studs for any new junk tractors the big box stores sell today. 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #2 Posted April 30, 2015 Looks great. Like a magazine shoot. And the little horses in the background peeking out. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruisnblue48 835 #3 Posted April 30, 2015 Glenn, that's my 1955 RJ-35 and my dad's restored 1962 502 peeking out there and a few others behind them. They will get lots of show time later. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #4 Posted April 30, 2015 That grass looks like artificial turf. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulC 341 #6 Posted April 30, 2015 I too love the way my old mow the lawn and mine are a even a bit older. They impress me even more when it comes to snow removal with the blower. Living in Buffalo this past winter they were truly tested!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #7 Posted April 30, 2015 Nice 1990 520-H! I miss it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,516 #8 Posted May 1, 2015 Excellent Horses, look to be in great shape! Guess they eat a lot of grass too! My '90 520-8 is a go to Stallion like your hydro, Gettin' older, a hydro would ease the pain some. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #9 Posted May 1, 2015 Great pic, and makes a nice statement for the value of Wheel Horses! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliot ness 1,916 #10 Posted May 1, 2015 Both are great machines, and they are tough as nails. I like the 520's swept forward axle. makes for a power steering feel. and when the Onan is tuned it's unstoppable. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruisnblue48 835 #11 Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) You know, I just happened to stop by our local Lowe's Home Improvement store the other day and mentioned to my wife (again), "Look at all those brand new junk tractors $1200 to $2300. Who buys that crap?" I bought my 314-8 Wheel Horse three years ago, local clist find, for $500 with a mowing deck and snow blower attachments, 12 miles from my house, one owner, very well taken care of, always stored indoors, great condition. I was the lucky guy who made the first contact and jumped on it soon as I possibly could... one of my better steals, er I mean deals, yeah deals I picked up the 520-h just about five months ago from John (shallowwatersailer) after finally deciding last summer that I "needed" a 500 series hydro. I really enjoy riding both of these very solid, tough working stallions. Need to find a mower deck for the big guy 'cause he really wants a piece of my lawn, too. Edited May 2, 2015 by cruisnblue48 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trowel 4 #12 Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) 50 year old tractor still mows perfectly. With deepest Regards to the WH's also. Edited May 2, 2015 by trowel 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muz123 1,191 #13 Posted May 3, 2015 Nice 520, i bought my 520 in 1997 and still use it today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites