Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Wheel Horse 257H vs Wheel Horse 520H (1988-1989)

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Wheel HorseModel A

Wheel Horse 257H

Lawn and Garden

power
17 hp
displacement
32.6 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 257H specs
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Wheel HorseModel B

Wheel Horse 520H (1988-1989)

Lawn and Garden

power
20 hp
displacement
47.7 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 520H (1988-1989) specs
Wheel HorseWheel Horse 257H
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Wheel HorseWheel Horse 520H (1988-1989)

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ 520H (1988-1989) higher · +3 hp (+18%)
257H17 hp
520H (1988-1989)20 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

257H is in the 41st percentile; 520H (1988-1989) is in the 60th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 520H (1988-1989) higher · +15.1 ci (+46%)
257H32.6 ci
520H (1988-1989)47.7 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

257H is in the 31st percentile; 520H (1988-1989) is in the 73rd · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ 520H (1988-1989) higher · +1 (+100%)
257H1
520H (1988-1989)2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

257H is in the 17th percentile; 520H (1988-1989) is in the 50th · 376 models

Length

▲ 257H higher · +6.7 in (+10%)
257H71.7 in
520H (1988-1989)65 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

257H is in the 50th percentile; 520H (1988-1989) is in the 13th · 316 models

257H (A)520H (1988-1989) (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecWheel Horse 257HWheel Horse 520H (1988-1989)Difference
ManufacturerWheel HorseWheel HorseSame
Model257H520H (1988-1989)—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecWheel Horse 257HWheel Horse 520H (1988-1989)Difference
ManufacturerKawasakiOnan—
ModelFC540VP220G—
Power Output17hp20hp▲ 520H (1988-1989)+3 hp · +18%
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders12▲ 520H (1988-1989)+1 · +100%
Displacement32.6ci47.7ci▲ 520H (1988-1989)+15.1 ci · +46%
Bore3.5in3.3in▲ 257H+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke3.4in2.9in▲ 257H+0.5 in · +17%

Transmission

SpecWheel Horse 257HWheel Horse 520H (1988-1989)Difference
TypeBelt-driven hydrostaticHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecWheel Horse 257HWheel Horse 520H (1988-1989)Difference
Length71.7in65in▲ 257H+6.7 in · +10%
Width35.4in37.8in▲ 520H (1988-1989)+2.4 in · +7%
HeightNot recorded45.3in—
Operating WeightNot recorded646lb—

Hydraulics

SpecWheel Horse 257HWheel Horse 520H (1988-1989)Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecWheel Horse 257HWheel Horse 520H (1988-1989)Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with Mechanical Clutch—

Tires

SpecWheel Horse 257HWheel Horse 520H (1988-1989)Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded6.5x8—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded9.5x12—

Chassis & Drive

SpecWheel Horse 257HWheel Horse 520H (1988-1989)Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeNot recordedMechanical band—

Electrical

SpecWheel Horse 257HWheel Horse 520H (1988-1989)Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecWheel Horse 257HWheel Horse 520H (1988-1989)Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 41st percentile (17 hp)B · 60th percentile (20 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 31st percentile (32.6 ci)B · 73rd percentile (47.7 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 17th percentile (1)B · 50th percentile (2)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 13th percentile (65 in)

Width

median 43.3 in
A · 11th percentile (35.4 in)B · 32nd percentile (37.8 in)
A · 257HB · 520H (1988-1989)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageWheel Horse 257HFull spec pageWheel Horse 520H (1988-1989)