Compare/Toro LX425 vs Toro Wheel Horse 520xi

Toro LX425 vs Toro Wheel Horse 520xi

Verdict: Toro LX425 vs Toro Wheel Horse 520xi

The Toro LX425 and the Toro Wheel Horse 520xi 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 459 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Toro Wheel Horse 520xi holds more fuel (16.1 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Toro LX425 is the newer design (2007 vs 1998). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Toro

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Toro

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

ToroReference

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Manufacturer

MTDReference

ToroReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Image courtesy of Sorin LungociReference

Original price

$1,699 (2008 )Reference

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Engine

Fuel tank

11.4 LReference

16.1 LReference

Displacement

36.4 ciReference

38.1 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

94 x 86 mmReference

77 x 67 mmReference

Power

14.9 kWReference

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Compression

8.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

3375Reference

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Torque

50.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

2200Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.5 LReference

5.7 LReference

Sparkplug gap

0.762 mmReference

Power (gross)

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14.9 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Sparkplug

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Champion RC12YCReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission

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Eaton Uni-Drive 1100Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

Clutch

manualReference

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Front PTO Type

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electricReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

116 cmReference

132 cmReference

Weight

178 kgReference

459 kgReference

Front tire

15x6-6Reference

16x7.5-8Reference

Rear tire

20x8-8Reference

23x10.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6-6Reference

16x7.5-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x8-8Reference

23x10.50-12Reference

Length

172 cmReference

194 cmReference

Width

96 cmReference

102 cmReference

Height

104 cmReference

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Front axle

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Cast-ironReference

Toro LX425 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

15Reference

Battery CCA

190Reference

380Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

42" Mower deck

Type

mechancal CVTReference

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

106 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 10 cmReference

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Toro 520xi attachments

520xi Serial Number Location

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.