New to me Yellow 982 made it home!
 

I've been hunting a 982 for some time now. This one popped up several weeks back from a fellow member (dbarufaldi) out of NY. I really wanted a red one but this loaded yellow one popped up. I really didn't even know there was such a thing as a yellow 982.. All the ones I have ever seen were red.

According to my Cub Cadet book it is considered to be a 986 with the factory installed PTO, three point, and hyd remotes.

Never thought I would buy one so far off!! But after talking with Dan I was comfortable with the deal and we made it happen.. I still think I'm crazy for making a deal sight unseen that far off, but so far I am extremely happy with it.

Dan did a great job with the palleting and Fastenal was more than easy to deal with.

I'll get some better pics soon. These were taken before it made the trip.

The old Onan runs great and is gut strong just like I remembered them being.

I'll give some more updates as I check it out some more!:beerchug:

I've never owned a super in this series so I'm appreciative of any info or tips you guys may have.

i also never knew they made them in yellow and white, pretty cool.:beerchug:

Jay, that thing looks awesome! I've only ever seen pics of the Y/W 982's and I'm thinking they are a rare bird. Yep, we're gonna need lots of pics.:biggrin2:

She looks really nice! Dual stick and all the bells and whistles!
One thing about this super- your hood will out last the cyclops hoods:biggrin2:
Better not leave us hanging, pics as soon as she hits the unloading dock :beerchug:
Nothing beats the dual exaust notes of an old Onan!!
Only thing I found worn that I didn't think should have was the pump splines
I put a driveshaft off a 2xxx on cause it has much more contact area.

Its no show queen, but appears to have been well cared for.. I put gas and oil in it, strapped the deck under it and went to work cutting knee high grass at the shop... The old Onan dug in and never let up!:beerchug: It's super smooth and well balanced. Runs much slicker than any opposed twin Kohlers ive had!:beerchug:

The previous owner was using it about 4 hrs a week cutting grass for 4 or 5 years. Needs a little TLC but all in all it's one of the best used tractors ive ever bought:beerchug:

Apparently the CCC dealers could only order them yellow. The old IH ag dealers that were still in the system could get red or yellow.. most of the ag dealers chose red.. I wish I had a way to find the history and where it was sold new!:bigthink:

Nice tractor. Never saw one in person either. I thought they were 19xx's in yellow and white. Congrats and enjoy!

Congratulations Jay. And the fun begins.

Congrats on the loaded 982 Jay, looks great!:beerchug:

Glad you got it Jay,I had the chance to buy it,but I had the opportunity to buy the 1512 instead.
Keep us posted on the restore!