What's considered a lot of hours on a tractor

[leeave96 487]

I should think 1500 to 2000hrs and more.

 

Nice thing about the 520H is you can repower if the Onan ever goes out.  Get a foot control kit from Matt and you've got a modern piece of old iron.

[Tankman 3,518]

If considering a purchase, price. I have never turned away a Horse, too many hours.

Paid a little, tiny, almost nothin' for my '90 520-8. Hour meter, not working, stopped at 2500 hrs.

I couldn't care less what an hour meter reads. Most don't work, I don't care either.

Once in my barn PM (preventative  maintenance) takes over.

A few of my grandsons rides posing after a bit of exercise.

Edited January 24, 2016 by Tankman

[Plantman 7]

Here's a couple pics. Thanks again everyone for the advice. Let me know what you guys think for $1500 with plow, 48" mower deck and a 42" single stage blower. Runs great and all gauges and lights work. 

 

[cleat 6,331]

Well, the sheet metal looks like new. If the deck and blower are in the same condition, you have found a real gem.

 

Cleat

[WHX?? 49,152]

 

I'd have to say you got a fair deal there Plantman, looks real clean. Weights & chains a real bonus. A few guys reccommended cutting out, punching some holes or even louvers in the belt guard in front of the rear jug for improved cooling. I plan on cutting a section out and installing some hardware cloth so I can keep an eye on grass dirt build up in that area.

 

Lots of other good maintenance advice here as well, search on 520 & Onan or ask. Welcome to the 520 club!

Picture courtesy of @cheesegrader

[Tankman 3,518]

Our Horses air screens cleaned during each use and vac'd after each use. Washed and a little rub down loving.

 

If something wasn't done, Horse is parked with the hood up. Grandsons are learning the "how to" love maintain the thoroughbred Horses.

 

In return, the Stallions are always ready to please.  And those Horses do!

 

PS. Always Kohler but now wondering? The '90 520-8 Onan really performs without any grunts. Nice!