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Wheel Horse 520-H vs Wheel Horse 520-HC
Verdict: Wheel Horse 520-H vs Wheel Horse 520-HC
The Wheel Horse 520-H and the Wheel Horse 520-HC 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-H is the lighter machine (293 kg vs 310 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
air-cooledReference
air-cooledReference
Variants
520-H
standardReference
standardReference
520-HC
commercial-dutyReference
commercial-dutyReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
47.7 ciReference
47.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
83 x 73 mmReference
Power
14.9 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Compression
7.0:1Reference
7.0:1Reference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Idle RPM
1400-3600Reference
1400-3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Sparkplug
Champion RS14YCReference
Champion RS14YCReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Transmission
1
BrakeReference
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2
ThrottleReference
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3
Forward/reverseReference
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4
Parking brakeReference
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Transmission
Eaton 1100-032Reference
Eaton 1100-032Reference
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
SAE 10W-30Reference
SAE 10W-30Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanicalReference
mechanicalReference
Dimensions
Weight
293 kgReference
310 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x7.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x9.50-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x7.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.50-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
165 cmReference
170 cmReference
Width
96 cmReference
102 cmReference
Height
115 cmReference
120 cmReference
520-H Serial Numbers
1988
520-HC (C1-20OE01)Reference
-unknown-Reference
1989
520-HC (C1-20OE02)Reference
-unknown-Reference
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
20Reference
Battery CCA
260Reference
400Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
520-HC Serial Number Location
520-HC Serial Numbers
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.