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I have both a 1450 and 1650. the 1650 was my fathers, but as sawdustdad said, the 1450 with correct engine mounting and in good shape, truly is a joy to use.
The 1650 is a mule of a beast, but it does shake much more than the 1450. I put in new OEM iso and it helped after I loosened the bolts to allow the mounts to absorb the vibrations. I got a little more to do but its getting much better.
With the only experience I had previously with just the 1650, I too thought the QL's were not that quite. Then after experiencing the 1450 I know how nice they can be.
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Gary
1974 1650 50A "budscub" Was my fathers
1969 125 42"
1978 1450 44A dual hydraulics
1984 782 50C dual hydraulics, waiting for vanguard
Z-force Cub cadet Zero turn
Sears '66 Suburban 10 Sears '66 Suburban 12
2 Breaking plows, 2 disc's, front blade, rear blade, Sickle bar mower, 2 decks 3pt harrow
74 "Green 100 "John" 
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