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Wheel Horse 520-8 vs Wheel Horse C-195

Verdict: Wheel Horse 520-8 vs Wheel Horse C-195

The Wheel Horse 520-8 and the Wheel Horse C-195 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Wheel Horse 520-8 leads on rated power with 20 hp against 19 hp. Wheel Horse 520-8 is the lighter machine (274 kg vs 335 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse C-195 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 8.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 520-8 is the newer design (1990 vs 1982). In short: choose the Wheel Horse 520-8 for outright pulling power, or the Wheel Horse C-195 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Wheel Horse 520-8 Lawn Tractor
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Wheel Horse C-195 Lawn Tractor
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
19 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
Wheel HorseReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference
Steering
manualReference
Variants
520-8
gearReference
520-H
hydrostaticReference
Engine
Fuel tank
8.5 LReference
17.0 LReference
Displacement
47.7 ciReference
46.98 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
79 x 78 mmReference
Power
14.9 kWReference
Compression
7.0:1Reference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
Idle RPM
1400-3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
4.7 LReference
Sparkplug
Champion RS14YCReference
Champion BL-15YReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Power (gross)
14.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry elementReference
Starter
electricReference
Oil change
25 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
Wheel Horse 110995Reference
Eaton 11Reference
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
SAE 90 GL5Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
Clutch
mechanicalReference
manualReference
Rear Type
0Reference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
Dimensions
Weight
274 kgReference
335 kgReference
Front tire
16x7.50-8Reference
18x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
27x9.50-15Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x7.50-8Reference
18x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
27x9.50-15Reference
Length
170 cmReference
190 cmReference
Width
102 cmReference
100 cmReference
Height
120 cmReference
110 cmReference
Shipping weight
274 kgReference
335 kgReference
Wheelbase
133 cmReference
520-8 Serial Numbers
1990
-unknown-Reference
Location:
Serial number plate on the rear fender, below the seat. Model codes in parentheses.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
20Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
200Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
32Reference
Attachment overview

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.

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