Any thoughts on the 682?

[cubby102]

I've owned a few 782s and 682s with series one and two engines.....and to be honest im not a fan of the twin cylinders at all....they sound good and look cool dont get me wrong but as far as the kt17s ive had if the didnt knock the fuel pumps were going bad and filling the crank case with fuel or they were already blown up...not to mention their fuel use isnt the slightest bit impressive....and my 1450 with its 14 horse single and 50inch deck has done just as much as I ever asked of it without hesitating.

[jimbob200521]

Originally Posted by cubcadet

Series 1 are ok if you aren't mowing on hills.

Correct

I've owned them before and have a feeling I'm going to own one again

[Guitar Guy]

Thanks for the info, folks. Yes, everything around here is hilly.

I'm going to keep the 1000 for mowing, and maybe use the other for plowing snow ... and later, if I get some camping property, maybe mowing some.

I'm thinking I may be better off staying smaller, and single cyl. like maybe 12 to 14 HP. My 10HP has power to spare, for my needs.

I'd like to find another Quietline style, with the engine covers & front exhaust. Other than the QL 1000, and QL1200, are there any other similar models? Maybe one in a hydro?

JT

[cubcadet]

Originally Posted by Guitar Guy

Thanks for the info, folks. Yes, everything around here is hilly.

I'm going to keep the 1000 for mowing, and maybe use the other for plowing snow ... and later, if I get some camping property, maybe mowing some.

I'm thinking I may be better off staying smaller, and single cyl. like maybe 12 to 14 HP. My 10HP has power to spare, for my needs.

I'd like to find another Quietline style, with the engine covers & front exhaust. Other than the QL 1000, and QL1200, are there any other similar models? Maybe one in a hydro?

JT

Yes, the 1250, 1450, and the 1650.

[drglinski]

Dad's 782 has a series 1 and he uses it to mow on hills all the time. Not a good idea I know, but he's been using it about 15 years or more no engine problems yet.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by cubcadet

Yep, understood, mine has the kt17 series 1 I think which is the "not so good" one, yea your 582 is nice , ccc built right ? Mine was IH and so is my 682.

Yep! My 582 is an early CC tractor. Still has cast iron rear. But the 682 I have is IH built. The 582 I got was in the nicest shape of any machine I have ever bought. Except maybe the 1811..... but I've had it 15 years, so it really wasn't that old (relatively speaking) when I got it.

Most everyone is willing to pay more than I am for things. That's ok. When asking for opinions on price, I give my I will also note, that condition on the machine doesn't matter to me at all. I'd rather buy a machine that is wore out for $100-$250 and spend $1000 on it, than pay $700 for a machine and spend $500 on it. Because you know they all need work. Easier for me to come up with a few hundred at a time than a bunch all at once. Like I said, it's my philosophy. I have running machines and don't care if they sit a while after I buy them until I have time to make them my own. FWIW, I am getting more apprehensive of the twin cylinders. They are just too costly to repair.

[darkminion_17]

Stick with the single cyl,
just my 2☆☆

[cubcadet]

[QiUOTE=darkminion_17;293647]Stick with the single cyl,
just my 2☆☆[/QUOTE]

I agree lew.

[red56turbo]

Originally Posted by darkminion_17

Stick with the single cyl,
just my 2☆☆

Nah...........
My vote is for the triple cylinders. The kind that smoke. Most run for thousands of hours with the proper maintenance.

[cub123]

Originally Posted by red56turbo

Nah...........
My vote is for the triple cylinders. The kind that smoke. Most run for thousands of hours with the proper maintenance.

Agreed