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Old 04-27-2012, 08:31 PM
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Get both or if you have to choose one then get the 782.
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Old 04-27-2012, 09:46 PM
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The hydro lift will spoil you for sure.Then again you can get a spring assist for the 1282...just my 2¢
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Old 04-27-2012, 09:48 PM
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I am also a fan of the 782 - nice tractors. Looks to me like it's got a homemade hood hinge on it - this may mean that the aluminum nose piece is cracked where the hood hinges. Whenever you settle, we want more pictures!

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The 1282 looks like they did a quick paint job on the wheels but other than that it looks original to me. Plus it looks like its an early one and might have a cast rearend in it. I'd buy that 1282 over that worn out 782 anyday. But that's me !
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I'd go for the 782, as well.
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If you decide to buy the 782, i should have just about all the sheet metal parts you need to fix it up.

I'm located in southeastern indiana.

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If you decide to buy the 782, i should have just about all the sheet metal parts you need to fix it up.

I'm located in southeastern indiana.

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AWESOME!! I decided on the 782 and for $400, I didn't think it was too bad of a deal. It has been used well, but the engine is only about 5 years old and sounds very powerful with a 50" deck. The PO has done some unique mods, like a kill switch homemade hood hinge, drilled some holes in the fenders, etc....mostly sheet metal work--so I'm definitely glad to hear that you have these parts readily available. I'm going to the Portland, IN Swap Meet (Portland Fair Grounds-site of Tri-State Small Engine & Tractor Show) this May 16th-19th. Let me know if you plan to attend.

Thanks everyone for your input. I'll post pictures when the weather here clears up.....stay tuned.

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That's great! Looking forward to your pics.
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Here are some pics of the 782...wow, that is a fast cutting cub! The first picture shows some paint that flakes off easily--probably repainted at some point with some rattle can paint without hardener.

It's going to take some time to put this back to a reliable cub.

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Congrats on the 782, bud!
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