Wheel Horse 520-8 vs Wheel Horse 620-Z
Verdict: Wheel Horse 520-8 vs Wheel Horse 620-Z
The Wheel Horse 520-8 and the Wheel Horse 620-Z are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Wheel Horse 520-8 is the lighter machine (274 kg vs 326 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 620-Z holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 8.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 620-Z is the newer design (1991 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.
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.