I think it would especially depend on how you plan on using it. If mowing is its sole purpose, then the 1282 would be my choice by the way you have described these two tractors. If you plan on using it in the garden, or going to plowdays etc, where lifting is done often, you most definitly want the hydro lift. Im so thankful to have it. I see guys using the manual lift at plow days and I dont know how they make it through the day. And doesnt the 782 have front hydraulic hook ups?? Thats also a bonus. They also came standard with hubcaps so those are always nice if it still has them on it.
Just my $0.12... It was 2 cents, but everything is going up these days....
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David in NC
Wanted to buy Category 0 attachments and 2000 rpm implements
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