82 series Cub Cadets

[tractorfan1]

Hey guys,

I am thinking about buying an 82 series cub cadet this summer. What should I expect to pay for a decent one? Anything I should look out for? TIA.

[Fordlords]

Here are some used price ranges I see in the USA for the '82 models- just what I see in my experiences, does not include every model (like the rare Spirit of '76 lawn tractor) or every possible scenario:

182, 282, 382 lawn tractors: $50-$300
482/582 yard tractors: $200-$500
682/782 garden tractors: $300-$2000
1282 garden tractor: $200-$1500
982 super garden tractor $500-$2500

With anything, condition means EVERYTHING. On just about all of these tractors the original engines might be blown or tired, and original replacement engines are not available or are scarce and expensive. You can rebuild or replace the engine with a retrofit though, which on the GT models is often worth it as they were some of Cub's beefiest tractors ever built.
-Fordlords-

[JeffD]

Fordlords numbers are right on. My family has six 82 series Cub Cadets, and they have ranged from a $300 682 with a bad motor, to a $1500 782 in good shape, and running well. All of them though had good sheet metal, and would only need to be painted to be perfect again.

Jeff

[tractorfan1]

Here are some used price ranges I see in the USA for the '82 models- just what I see in my experiences, does not include every model (like the rare Spirit of '76 lawn tractor) or every possible scenario:

182, 282, 382 lawn tractors: $50-$300
482/582 yard tractors: $200-$500
682/782 garden tractors: $300-$2000
1282 garden tractor: $200-$1500
982 super garden tractor $500-$2500

With anything, condition means EVERYTHING. On just about all of these tractors the original engines might be blown or tired, and original replacement engines are not available or are scarce and expensive. You can rebuild or replace the engine with a retrofit though, which on the GT models is often worth it as they were some of Cub's beefiest tractors ever built.
-Fordlords-

I'd like to find a 982. Why is it called a "super garden tractor"?

[JeffD]

The 982's had a longer frame on them vs the 582/682/782/1282 frames. They also had steering brakes, and had the option to get power steering, front PTO outlets, and a couple other things. They are also the only frame that can accept a 60" mower deck.

Our old 982 just had the steering brakes, no other options. It also had a 60" deck, but did not cut anywhere near as good as the 782 with a 50" deck.

Jeff

[red56turbo]

Those 982's can be pretty pricey compared to the other 82's. My brother lucked out and found one for 750. Runs like a champ, but no 3 point or pto. Those Onan engines sure are tough!! If you want to spend some good money, get a nice 782, one with a diesel would be even better.

[JeffD]

Forget the diesel if you do not have a heated garage to keep it in. The biggest down fall to them is when it gets below 50*, they are almost impossible to start. The location of the battery, limits the size of of the battery to the regular GT size battery the gas Cubs use, and the Diesel needs way more then that to get it heated up, and cranked over fast enough to start. My Dad gave up on his, and only uses the Diesel in the summer time, and one of his 682 for the winter time.

Jeff

[Loader]

Sorry to bring up an old thread, but this seems the closest to my question:

What about an 882?

Was one ever built? I see it listed in the engine charts for the Cub Cadets. I have a 1512 and the owners manual lists: 1512 (882) What does that mean? Was it to be an 882 and CCC decided to change the line and not put another diesel in the '82 series?

BTW, there was a block heater option for the diesels in colder areas.

[Paul B]

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The 882 is the same as the red 782 D, only it is yellow &white. It was only built in 1984. The 1512 replaced the 882 and was built 1985 to1987, and was basically just a change in the model number.

JeffD
There was a service bulletin issued on the 782D's hard starting (I don't have a copy of it) that in part delt with installing another/additional ground from the battery directly to the engine, I believe. I'll see if I can locate a copy of the bulletin.

The 982 was the only "Super Garden Tractor" (SGT) IH built, and power steering was not offered by IH. That came along later on versions built by Cub Cadet Corp/MTD, as were all the diesel versions.

[Loader]

Great! Thanks!

When did the frames change? I noticed a difference in the wide frame when I attempted to mount the snowplow from my 1450 to the 1512. I've since seen that the 782 seems to have the same frame as the 1512.

Did the frame change when they started the '82 series?

[Paul B]

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Yes the frame changed with the 82 series.