2182 and others Rear Taillights

[05snopro440]

After I discovered this, I searched and couldn't find any threads mentioning it. I apologize if this is a repeat, but thought I would share to try to help others.

If anyone is in search of Taillights for their 2182 or other tractors, and want ones that are accurate to stock, Cub Cadet used the rear side marker lights from a Chevy Vega (also used on other GM models). My originals had part numbers on them that I was able to trace back to that application. The plus is that if you wanted amber instead, you can just get the front side markers from a Vega as well. I was lucky to find someone local with a stash of Vega parts they were liquidating.

The only thing to be aware of is that Cub Cadet used both from the same side of the car (RH, I believe) for both lights on the tractor. If you end up with a LH and RH, you just need to remove the locating ear off the other light with tin snips to get it to install correctly.

According to CC specialties, this is the list of tractors that use those lights:

1210, 1282, 680, 1210, 1282, 680, 1512, 882, 782-Diesel, 1604, 1606, 580, 582, 1604, 1606, 580, 582,1710, 682, 682, 1711, 1712, 782, 784,1711, 1712, 782, 784,1912, 1914, 482, 982, 984, 986,1204 S/N 756,300 - 799,999 1210 S/N 756,300 - 799,999 1211 S/N 756,300 - 799,999 1340, 1440 S/N 821,060 - 880,000, 1440 S/N 880,001 - 899,000, 1535 S/N 800,000 -821,059, 1541 S/N 800,000 - 816,508,1541 S/N 816,509 - 821,059, 1572 S/N 756,300 - 799,999, 1641 S/N 821,060 - 880,000, 1641 S/N 880,001 - 899,000, 1772 S/N 756,300 - 799,999, 1782 S/N 800,000 - 821,059, 1782 S/N 821,060 - 889,000, 1806 S/N 756,300 - 799,999, 1810 S/N 756,300 - 799,999, 1811 & 1812 S/N 756,300 - 799,999,1860 S/N 800,000 - 821,059, 1861 S/N 821,060 - 836,000, 1862 S/N 800,000 - 821,059,1862 S/N 821,060 - 836,000, 1863 S/N 836,001 - 880,000, 1863 S/N 880,001 - 899,000, 1864 S/N 836,001 - 880,000, 1864 S/N 880,001 - 899,000, 1872 & 2072 S/N 756,300 - 799,999, 1882 S/N 800,000 - 821,059, 2082 S/N 800,000 - 821,059, 2082 S/N 821,060 - 836,000.2086 S/N 880,001 - 899,000, 2182 S/N 800,000 - 816,535, 2182 S/N 816,536 - 821,059, 2182 S/N 821,060 - 880,000, 2284,2084

[1711Cub]

VERY good info. I figured this out when I was replacing one of the rear taillights on one of my 4 Cubs last year. They aren't too hard to locate on EBAY or other venues.

[R Bedell]

GM’s part number equivalent were:

 917153 R RH Lamp Assembly – Red
 917154 R LH Lamp Assembly – Red

[ol'George]

Early Chevetts used them also and you have the option of using amber if one wanted to do that.(Front fenders used amber)
But now a days they are not as plentiful as was some years back.
Used to be a day when the junk yards were full of them.
I still have a few pairs here, ---no they are not for sale
I keep them for spares for my 782's

[89cub1810]

The only parts of my Vega that didn't rust. Funny I kept the lights off a car I parted out and found they fit my tractor 40 years later.

[Gary C]

Good information.

[05snopro440]

Originally Posted by 1711Cub

VERY good info. I figured this out when I was replacing one of the rear taillights on one of my 4 Cubs last year. They aren't too hard to locate on EBAY or other venues.

I could only find an NOS set on eBay ($$$) or a single used one for $50. Luckily I found the local ones for $10 each.

[05snopro440]

Originally Posted by R Bedell

GM’s part number equivalent were:

 917153 R RH Lamp Assembly – Red
 917154 R LH Lamp Assembly – Red

I believe mine used two RH lights originally, I'd have to double check again, they're out in the garage.

[Farmall450]

Originally Posted by R Bedell

GM’s part number equivalent were:

 917153 R RH Lamp Assembly – Red
 917154 R LH Lamp Assembly – Red

Awesome info guys. Hopefully mine work on the new to me 2182, whenever I get the rear pan/fenders on

[1711Cub]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/17496191636...UAAOSwHkthWILa

Ouch..