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Toro 520 vs Toro LX425
Verdict: Toro 520 vs Toro LX425
The Toro 520 and the Toro LX425 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Toro LX425 is the lighter machine (178 kg vs 293 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Toro LX425 is the newer design (2007 vs 1990). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Toro
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Toro
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
ToroReference
MTDReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Distributor
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ToroReference
Original price
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$1,699 (2008 )Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
47.7 ciReference
36.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
94 x 86 mmReference
Power
14.9 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Compression
7.0:1Reference
8.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3375Reference
Idle RPM
1400-3600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
1.5 LReference
Sparkplug
Champion RS14YCReference
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Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Torque
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50.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
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2200Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 1100-032Reference
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Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
mechancal CVTReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
SAE 10W-30Reference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
mechanicalReference
manualReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Weight
293 kgReference
178 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
23x9.50-12Reference
20x8-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.50-12Reference
20x8-8Reference
Length
165 cmReference
172 cmReference
Width
96 cmReference
96 cmReference
Height
115 cmReference
104 cmReference
Wheelbase
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116 cmReference
Toro 520 attachments
520 Serial Numbers
1988
520-HC (C1-20OE01)Reference
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1989
520-HC (C1-20OE02)Reference
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1990
-unknown-Reference
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1991
-unknown-Reference
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1992
-unknown-Reference
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1993
39000001 (73501)Reference
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1994
49000001 (73501)Reference
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1995
59000001 (73501)Reference
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1996
69000001 (73502)Reference
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1997
7900001 (73502)Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on the rear fender, below the seat. Model codes in parentheses.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
20Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
260Reference
190Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Toro LX425 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 10 cmReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.