782 in my collection?

[jaynjeep]

At that price I would want to hear it run... The series I engines weren't all bad... yes they would starve the rods for oil.. but I wouldn't kick it to the curb just for that. I still have a series I in my first 782.. known it since new... thousands of hours.. a little tired but still running good.. but it was meticulously maintained by the original owner and probably never run over 3/4 throttle... magnum conversion is easy.. command or vangard not that bad.. But you could find a nicer one for not much more money

[ol'George]

Originally Posted by Gompers

Cam gear is metal. Oil pump gear is plastic. Governor gear is plastic.

I haven't heard much about the KTs dropping gears, but I'm sure they did if the mags did. Same castings.

I wouldn't be worried about whatever is in it if it runs. If the series 1 survived this long, it's probably ok. If it's a series II, it's more than likely a replacement engine. Of the half dozen 782s and 682s I've bought/sold, only one has had the original series 1 in it (and it ran great). All of them would have had a series 1 from the factory.

Others have covered the major 82 series bases. They are great tractors, and parts are readily available. They made a ton of this style (it's the same tractor, more or less, as a 1711/12, 1811/12 as well).

In the shape that's in, I'd buy it as a parts tractor. There is a LOT of work there.

I meant the gov gear is plastic, sorry for the mistake.

[Gompers]

Originally Posted by ol'George

I meant the gov gear is plastic, sorry for the mistake.

I know you know just didn’t want someone coming across that and gettting confused.

[SS5150]

Originally Posted by cooperino

So, you have been to this guys house and saw it huh?

Not trying to be a dick but look at the pic. That one's rough. I think you'd be better off putting your $350 toward a machine in better shape. Really as pointed out the seat looks to be the best part. That one would be better served as an organ donor for a nicer machine. If you get a running engine in the process, all the better, but that one doesn't look to be worth the effort to save.

That said if it was near me I'd kick the tires on it to see what parts it has that could be salvaged....think things like the seat mentioned before, if it has an early style carb, straight solid grill, fender pan, steering wheel emblem, straight hood, steering gear/linkage, etc.

I bought a rough (running S2 KT) 1710 for $120. I salvaged the rear wheels, the engine (the reason I bought it), the muffler, battery, and the taillights, and sold the rest as scrap, and it looked better than that one. Running, fair 782s go from 500-1000 so for a little more I think you'd be ahead. I gave 850 on each of mine (which looking back was high) 1) was red, IH, S2 engine, 42" plow, and 50C deck; and 2) was y/w, S1 engine, CCC machine w/IH diff and hourmeter, 44C deck, but had dual hydraulics for a front blade, and I wanted it to match my red one.

I'm just passing on my experience to help you make a good decision. I didn't mean to come off as rude or abrasive. 782s are by far my favorite machines.

[Gompers]

Originally Posted by SS5150

Not trying to be a dick but look at the pic. That one's rough. I think you'd be better off putting your $350 toward a machine in better shape. Really as pointed out the seat looks to be the best part. That one would be better served as an organ donor for a nicer machine. If you get a running engine in the process, all the better, but that one doesn't look to be worth the effort to save.

That said if it was near me I'd kick the tires on it to see what parts it has that could be salvaged....think things like the seat mentioned before, if it has an early style carb, straight solid grill, fender pan, steering wheel emblem, straight hood, steering gear/linkage, etc.

I bought a rough (running S2 KT) 1710 for $120. I salvaged the rear wheels, the engine (the reason I bought it), the muffler, battery, and the taillights, and sold the rest as scrap, and it looked better than that one. Running, fair 782s go from 500-1000 so for a little more I think you'd be ahead. I gave 850 on each of mine (which looking back was high) 1) was red, IH, S2 engine, 42" plow, and 50C deck; and 2) was y/w, S1 engine, CCC machine w/IH diff and hourmeter, 44C deck, but had dual hydraulics for a front blade, and I wanted it to match my red one.

I'm just passing on my experience to help you make a good decision. I didn't mean to come off as rude or abrasive. 782s are by far my favorite machines.

I love 782s too. Deals are out there. I picked up a very rough but good running early mtd (cast iron rear) series 1 with 2 sets of wheel weights, chains, blade and a sleeve hitch for $400 earlier this year. That’s the most I’ve paid for one since I paid $600 for a very very clean late IH one with a nice 44c deck last year.

Unless it’s complete and running, I wouldn’t give more than about $100-$150 for an 82 series unless there are other nice things (weights, sleeve hitch, dual hydraulics etc) going on with it.

[cooperino]

You all assumed i would pay asking price . I Never pay asking price. If he shows it running and moving ill pay 200.. nuff said

[cooperino]

Originally Posted by SS5150

I'm just passing on my experience to help you make a good decision. I didn't mean to come off as rude or abrasive. 782s are by far my favorite machines.

No worries, you were fine. I said that only because its not a great picture. I think the tractor would clean up pretty well. Also. In my area there just aren't enough cubs around to buy so i really really think long and hard before make one a parts unit. The tractor in question im told is complete less the side panels and should run with a battery im told.if thats the case, i wont take it apart. At the same time i wont pay 350 either

[jbrewer]

Offer $200.

You know you want to :-)