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Old 01-22-2014, 12:53 PM
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I have a local friend who has probably 15-20 old cubs. He is a great guy who has given me free parts, advice and even free labor to get my 1976, 1250 to be a good running machine. Now that I have the fever, I recently asked him if he had anything that I could upgrade to. Something a little nicer, maybe with lights and a little more power. He said that he had a 682 he would be willing to get rid of. I checked it out and I absolutely fell in love. What a sharp looking unit! It's red and it's a series 3. He said the series 3 had an oil pump AND an oil filter. It doesn't have a deck or any other add-ons. I will though, keep my plow and use it on the 682, since both Tractors are WF's. He told me to give him $200 for the 682, and he will take my 1250 to the next show and get a few hundred bucks for it, and we will call it even. Does this sound like an upgrade? Sorry, I don't have a pic of the 682, but it is in nice shape.Thanks!
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I like both tractors! But because I don't have any first-hand experience with the 82 Series IH Cub Cadets, I can mention that my 1250 has the cast iron transmission, and the Kohler single cylinder engine, which in most cases are budget-friendly to maintain. Just a little F.Y.I . I think you're leaning on that nice 682, and I'll say go for it !

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Good points, thanks for the input! I wish I could keep both!




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I like both tractors! But because I don't have any first-hand experience with the 82 Series IH Cub Cadets, I can mention that my 1250 has the cast iron transmission, and the Kohler single cylinder engine, which in most cases are budget-friendly to maintain. Just a little F.Y.I . I think you're leaning on that nice 682, and I'll say go for it !

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I'd go with the 682. It has the nice and smooth twin engine. Kohler didn't make a series 3 engine. I wonder if it has the Mag 18 in it? The 682 is definitely an upgrade over the 1250, IMHO.
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I was wondering about the series 3 thing, as I couldn't find any information on it. Thanks!


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I'd go with the 682. It has the nice and smooth twin engine. Kohler didn't make a series 3 engine. I wonder if it has the Mag 18 in it? The 682 is definitely an upgrade over the 1250, IMHO.
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It could also have a KT 17 Series 2 with the oil filter.
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I'd go with the 682. It has the nice and smooth twin engine. Kohler didn't make a series 3 engine. I wonder if it has the Mag 18 in it? The 682 is definitely an upgrade over the 1250, IMHO.
I agree with Allen, the 682 is a nice tractor, i love mine.
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I was wondering about the series 3 thing, as I couldn't find any information on it. Thanks!
They did not make a Series III engine for the 682, however they did make a series II with an oil filter so that's what I'd say it is. How many hours? If I were u I'd go for it!
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That's what it is. Thanks!


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