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Old 09-02-2012, 03:28 PM
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My dad has a 782 and I've never driven a 1650 but if I had a choice I'd want a 1650.

For all around use a 782 is probably better as far as maintenance goes- those motor mounts on ql tractors cause a whole lot of problems, but I'd prefer a 1650 because I didn't really care for the 782 that I've used.
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I'd go with the 782, also.





First, a 1650 can be a good tractor, but you still have to contend with the rubber ISOs, and drive line failure do to them.



Second, a 782 is more collectable, and highly sought after. Not to mention the smoother ride of a twin cylinder.
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Not to mention the smoother ride of a twin cylinder.
From a maintenance standpoint of having a twin cylinder 782 and a single cylinder 125 the single cylinder is much more easy and fun to work on IMO. They do run smooth though, that is true.
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From a maintenance standpoint of having a twin cylinder 782 and a single cylinder 125 the single cylinder is much more easy and fun to work on IMO. They do run smooth though, that is true.


Very true that a 125 is easier to work on than a 782..But compared to a 1650, there is less to go wrong on a 782, IMO.



Guess I have just had too many QLs with bad ISO's and drive-lines because of the shaking of the bad ISO's.
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Very true that a 125 is easier to work on than a 782...
Never heard anybody say that before...I guess you've never removed the hydro lever linkage from a 125 before. I would MUCH rather work on a 782 than a 125.
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Never heard anybody say that before...I guess you've never removed the hydro lever linkage from a 125 before. I would MUCH rather work on a 782 than a 125.


Oh yes I have! Anything to do with the trans on a NF is a pain in the ...




Should have rephrased that. I was agreeing with him that the ENGINE is easier, and less complex to work on.
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I think the motor life is suppose to be longer for the K-series. I'd go 1650 b/c I own one. Just pull the motor and do the rubber parts.


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