Picked up a 520HC today!

[Adams94 1,068]

It was a package deal, tractor, 60” deck and 2 stage blower. Now to decide if I need to keep it around or not. 

Edited May 1, 2021 by Adams94

[haydendavid380 759]

Looks like a nice clean machine 👍

[cleat 6,052]

My HC is the favorite of all the 520's mainly due to the faster speed.

 

[Adams94 1,068]

45 minutes ago, haydendavid380 said:

Looks like a nice clean machine 👍

It is!

 

44 minutes ago, cleat said:

My HC is the favorite of all the 520's mainly due to the faster speed.

 

I was shocked at how fast it is!

 

[Pollack Pete 2,273]

You've got to think about keeping a 520HC around? It would have a permanent spot in my barn.

[Adams94 1,068]

52 minutes ago, Pollack Pete said:

You've got to think about keeping a 520HC around? It would have a permanent spot in my barn.

Lol well I’ve got a 520h and a 520-8 and a c195. I really don’t need it to use it would just be hanging out

[EricF 589]

Awesome machine, and two of the biggest heavy duty attachments with it! That's quite score! 

Keep a sharp eye on the frame condition -- the 60" deck turned out to be at the limit for hanging weight off of the 520 frame. Some of them have been known to develop cracks form it. Banging around on uneven ground at the higher speed of the 520HC ups the risk -- there's no telling what a previous owner or operator did with it.

[Tuneup 1,433]

I'm glad I don't live in Indiana. I'd have every Wheel Horse I ever wanted the day I wanted it   Yeah, jealous.  Question: how to make a 520H do the same speed as the HC? Is it in the final drive as we don't want to overdrive the auto trans or do we simply punt and modify the pullies? My 520H wants to know.

[pfrederi 17,741]

59 minutes ago, Tuneup said:

I'm glad I don't live in Indiana. I'd have every Wheel Horse I ever wanted the day I wanted it   Yeah, jealous.  Question: how to make a 520H do the same speed as the HC? Is it in the final drive as we don't want to overdrive the auto trans or do we simply punt and modify the pullies? My 520H wants to know.

 

Look at the parts manuals.  Difference I believe is in the transaxle gears similar to the higher speed in a 418C vs 418A

[Pollack Pete 2,273]

3 hours ago, Adams94 said:

Lol well I’ve got a 520h and a 520-8 and a c195. I really don’t need it to use it would just be hanging out

Understood.I have one 520H,don't have a 520-8,have four C-195's.Still would like to have a 520-HC to hang around.Would really like to have a 420-SE to mingle with my herd,but way too pricey for me.Good purchase you made there.

[cafoose 3,355]

Check this out:

 

 

[Adams94 1,068]

Is there a serial number list on these.  Curious to see if it is an 88 or 89

[Lost Pup 172]

My 418C has the same speed gears……actually to fast sometimes……but it is great on the flats compared to my 418A.

 

[mullinmj 1]

Adams, that model number matches my 520HC, it's a 1988.

[Wellingtontx 69]

Very nice looking unit.  Congrats

[Adams94 1,068]

11 hours ago, mullinmj said:

Adams, that model number matches my 520HC, it's a 1988.

Thanks!

 

11 hours ago, Wellingtontx said:

Very nice looking unit.  Congrats

Thanks!