How can I tell if my 520 H has gear reduction front steering?

   / How can I tell if my 520 H has gear reduction front steering? #1  

maytagman

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Is this option indicated in the tractors model number, or is it by the front wheel size or front axle?
What do I look for? My front axle assembly:confused3: 008.jpg looks very wide and the steering wheel is very easy to turn.
 
   / How can I tell if my 520 H has gear reduction front steering? #2  
I'm not sure about gear reduction steering.
I remember my 1987 WH 416-H steered a little harder than my newer 1993 WH 416-H.
I'm pretty sure they both used the same steering gear set-up, the only difference was the 1987 WH had a noticeably smaller diameter steering wheel.
I actually preferred the older, smaller steering wheel. The larger steering wheel made it more difficult to get on and off the tractor.
 
   / How can I tell if my 520 H has gear reduction front steering? #3  
520's had both. Look at the base of the steering column and it should be clear if you have the reduction. Without it there's just a 'fan' gear. If you can post a picture I could tell you for sure.:)
 
   / How can I tell if my 520 H has gear reduction front steering?
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Thanks!
Mine has a fan gear at the bottom of the steering shaft so it must not have the steering reduction. :)
 
   / How can I tell if my 520 H has gear reduction front steering? #5  
Yupper dupper. Non reduction. Here's a picture of a reduction unit.
 

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