How rare is a 982?
 

i was contacted by a guy that may sell his 982. He says its in real nice shape. New ag tires and fronts,includes a plow and a deck and is ready to work. He wants $1700. I dont know much about the red cubs,but a buddy of mine said the 982 was a rare find. How rare? and why?. I dont have $1700,but im curious to hear what makes the 982 so rare.:bigthink:

I am going to stick my neck out on this one......I wouldn't go as far as to say they are rare.....well sought after by some - yes, not often see for sale - yes, one heck of a sweet tractor to use - yes!
I think for the most part, those who have one enjoy them very much and don't normally have much intention of selling them unless they are moving to a smaller place or they are getting out of cubs, or they found themselves a new project and the wife :Rant: :Rant: gave them the ultimatum to get rid of the 982 or else! :biggrin2:

What are they worth? I went through this with many of the forum members when I had questions about them before deciding. Many things come into play with the price of tractors, I am sure you have read about them in other threads.

Honestly, I was originally looking to buy a 782 or a 682. Then I was offered a 982 (I had not actually discovered what they were like really until this offer was on the table). Needless to say I took him up on his offer and :ThumbsUp: to him every day and twice on Sunday. My 982, other than a little quirks that need to be worked out is about the best thing since sliced bread in my eyes. :beerchug: I think I would almost sell my wife or one of my kids before selling my 982 ( :ExtremeFunny: ) Joking! Well...maybe not! :bigthink:

I think once they have been gone over and had anything that needs attention fixed, you will love them just as much as any other Cub model. Another plus with them - if your a bigger person, tall or fluffly, they are very roomy.

Any chance you have pictures to share? :WWP:

I'll echo mikes comments. I fell into mine by chance and would have a hard time parting with it. The rare portion would be the Onan engine. Parts can be tricky to source and a little pricy compared to kohlers. But, the sound they produce and the power is awesome. That being said, check the hours on the engine, check for leaks and smoke, check the bolts holding the rear to the frame, and check the serial number. <700,000 is IH built. Above is a CCC but 700,000-719,000 are CCC but have the CI rear end.

[QUOTE=Mountain Heritage;65598] Another plus with them - if your a bigger person, tall or fluffly, they are very roomy.

Fluffy??? Ok I have GOT to get a 982 then, LOL. Altho I must admit the 784 feels pretty good room wise.

You wanna join my fluffy club?

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Here's a picture of the 1872 I sold a while back. I know some may disagree, but Supers are one of the best and toughest Cub Cadets ever made. They are BEASTS!!
My next one is going to be a 982!!

Dang that is a sharp looking 1872!!! Excuse me while I wipe my chin off :) ..

Mike if that is the case I will GLADLY trade you!! let me know what part of the border you want to meet at :biggrin2:





I would say if you can grab it do it! I have been looking for one around here for years and am about ready to start planning trips to OH or PA...:bash2:

I didn't do anything to it. It was CHERRY when I got it. I bought it from an old guy who's yard was no more than a postage stamp. He bought it new and it came with a 54" blade, mower deck, wheel weights, and bar tires. Yes, I wish I still had it sometimes but I sold it for twice what I gave for it.

Wow Steve, I've been looking at buying an 1872 and after seeing your pics, it really makes me want it! Nice machine

Mike, that mascott for the fluffy club really made me chuckle!!

Put your sniffers out guys!!! I'll trade my 122 for a 982. It has to be Cherry!! I have over 5000.00 invested in my 122 and it's the cover tractor on Hank's book.

Speaking of Hank's book....anyone hear when his new one is due off the press?? I believe Roland was going to update us on this? Steve you know Hank, can you give him a jab too - I am waiting for it!! :ThumbsUp:

Iluvtruks.....glad I made you chuckle - that was my intention! :biggrin2:

Trade Jaybrd? Who said anything about trading - I want your 682 outright! How am I supposed to add to my 82 Series family if I dump one of them? I don't have any twins yet - so I have to hang onto any I get so far. Sorry man! :beerchug: Nice try though! :biggrin2:

the 982 was also IH answer to JD's 400 series and if I'm correct filled the void from the discontinued lo-boys.

Gary,never though about it that way...last yr run for the 184 was 1979. 1980 first yr for the 982.

I think I recall reading that in Ken Updike's book on IH CC. In the last section 'return to red'. If you think about it the 982 appears to be a lot more capable than the lo-boy was. Even though the lo-boy was super sweet! The manual transmission in the lo-boy made it somewhat too difficult to do some things.