I'm happy with what I've paid for my two 2182's and my 1782 compared to what they sold for back in the day. I'm guessing Lew is starting to like his new to him 2284 a lot better now. :beerchug:

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Paul, they were reffering to the axle tubes not the diff housing. :beerchug:

Edit: this is what happens when drinking and reading only the first page of a 3 page post from months ago!! :beer2:

The list did not include the 682 which, according to wikia http:// http://tractors.wikia.com/wi..._Cub_Cadet_682, sold for about $3295 which according to an online calculator is $8, 606.62.

Today a john deer x500 might come close and sells for about $6K and has a differential lock.

The diff lock would be nice. I expect the 2k difference is due to lower manufacturing costs.

Here is a BIG SALE ad from a local dealer sales flyer, got it with the paperwork from the recent purchase of a 2084. Not exactly a Lew prices are they?:beerchug:

They were a little more on this one.

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wasn't sure if anyone would be interested or not, and if there was an archive of things like this, but here is a sales receipt I came across for a new 2072 sold in 1990

Cast iron to Aluminum
 

I know this thread is a little old, but Just reading through it I can give a little input.

I have a both 1974 1650 and a 1978 1450.
interestingly enough I have noticed :
1650 ('74) Front grille frame is Cast iron lower, ( hood nose is cast aluminum
Complete rear end and (axle tubes are cast iron)
1450 ('78) lower grille frame cast aluminum ( hood nose same as 1650)
Rear end is cast iron with Aluminum axle tubes. also the is more clearance between the fender stamping and the frame.

Thank you so much!!! I never knew that trick, sure makes things easier or these old eyes to see.
Sometimes self taught, only goes so far.:beerchug: