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Old 03-23-2018, 07:10 AM
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I'm looking to buy a heavier duty lawn mower than the 1211 I'm currently using around the farm house and property. I see a 982 with a heavy duty 60" deck, supposedly all original with less than 1,000 hours. It looks real clean and even newer.

Is this series a pretty good, heavy duty lawn mower? How is the engine? It's an Onan according to Tractor Data, and I don't know much about them. I was looking at the 2072s and 2082s that I used to mow lawn with 25 years ago and they were great, heavy duty lawn mowers, but they are a little steep for me.

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Old 03-23-2018, 07:32 AM
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The 982 is basically a bigger version of a 1211. Both tractor use alot of the same parts so ones really not more "heavy duty" than the other. The onan motors are great when the run right but extremely expensive to rebuild and work on so using one as a weekly mower isn't a good plan in my eyes. I would look for an 1811, it will be the same as your 1211 but with an 18hp magnum engine. The mag 18 has a good reputation and the extra power over the 12 will cut you mowing time down since you will be able to mow faster.
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Old 03-23-2018, 09:14 AM
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First, welcome to OCC....

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The 982 is basically a bigger version of a 1211. Both tractor use a lot of the same parts so ones really not more "heavy duty" than the other. The Onan motors are great when the run right but extremely expensive to rebuild and work on
Ditto...

The 982 is a Good Super Garden Tractor. As previously stated, the Onan B48G is a strong engine with a good reputation. The only downside to the Onan, is the cost of rebuild. Some 982 owners opt to replant a Kohler M-20 instead.

Other than that, I wouldn't hesitate to get a 982.

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If all your looking for is a mower, I'd get a ZTR mower.

982 is nice, but it's a garden tractor, not a speed mower. The frames are prone to break from carrying a 60" deck. It can be remedied, and braces have been designed, and for sale to help prevent it. 982 doesn't have power steering like the other SGT's you mentioned, so keep that in mind. Also keep in mind, a 982 is 35 years old or older. It's going to need some....or a lot.... of work to be a good machine. If you say the other SGT's are out of your price range, I'm surprised this 9 isn't.... usually they are higher than any other SGT. May be a deal, or it may be junk.
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If all your looking for is a mower, I'd get a ZTR mower.

982 is nice, but it's a garden tractor, not a speed mower. The frames are prone to break from carrying a 60" deck. It can be remedied, and braces have been designed, and for sale to help prevent it. 982 doesn't have power steering like the other SGT's you mentioned, so keep that in mind. Also keep in mind, a 982 is 35 years old or older. It's going to need some....or a lot.... of work to be a good machine. If you say the other SGT's are out of your price range, I'm surprised this 9 isn't.... usually they are higher than any other SGT. May be a deal, or it may be junk.
Yeah, I don’t know where you can get a 982 for less than a 2082.
To the OP: If you want the coolest sounding garden tractor get the Onan. Like Jonathan said, if you want to mow grass in a hurry better get a ZTR.
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Old 03-23-2018, 11:45 AM
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Where in the Original Post, does it say he wants to mow "in a hurry"....??

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Love my 982, can't beat that Onan sound.
I agree with everything posted:

Its OLD--it will probably need a bit of work.

Collectors like them so the price is inflated most of the time.

Onan engine parts can be a little hard to find and are not cheap.

No power steering and the manual steering is NOT the same as other Cadets--I think there are actually 2 variations of the steering box on the 982.

I have never had the frame of the tractor damaged by those 60" Habans--but the hangers/mule drives take a beating. Expect to have to weld up worn areas.

There are about 3 variations of those decks, basically the same. If your deck is original to the machine it probably does not have front gauge wheels. I have a 982 without them and a 2072 with them.

Here is some info I posted on mine in a thread titled:
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Can't say that I've EVER heard of a frame cracking on a 982. Nor have I ever seen pics of cracks. They must have been mud bogging in between mowings! LOL
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The frames are prone to break from carrying a 60" deck. It can be remedied, and braces have been designed, and for sale to help prevent it.
Been doing some research. I never heard of this problem, and can NOT find any parts or Service Bulletins that address this alleged claim.

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The frame was prone to break on the left hand side where the power steering would be attached.

See pics on post #16.
http://onlycubcadets.net/forum/showthread.php?t=20339

I personally have seen 3 or 4 crack here. Frame flexes too much, and it's a weak spot. I've not seen any other SGT crack here, just the 982. Not sure if something was changed, or having the power steering bolted on helps stiffen it up. Just know I've seen it, and it's something to watch for.

You won't find a service bulletin on it anymore than you will find a SB on the need for rear end braces. It's just something that has been discovered, like the frame flex that breaks the hydro front casting, thus the need for rear end braces.
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