Going to look at a 2082 tomorrow with bad engine

SDBOB · #1 05-31-2022, 10:22 PM

Friend told me he has a 2082 with a bad engine he thinks it's the cam. As the valves arent moving. He said it has a 48" deck only. Is this a good tractor to buy to repair? Any ideas what I should offer? He did replace electric clutch for belt for deck. Not cheap he said. Thanks Bob

R Bedell · #2 06-01-2022, 07:22 AM

The 2082 was built between 1990-1992 and is considered a SGT. It originally came with a Kohler M20-49512 engine in it.

You would have to consider (A) it's a SGT, (B) what the "roller" chassis is worth, and (C) the cost of rebuilding or re-powering the 20HP engine.

ol'George · #3 06-01-2022, 07:49 AM

Past repairs are a moot point when "it's done blowed up"
That is a small deck, as they can have up to a 60" deck
look close at the plastic front ends as they are not known for holding up well.
Good pictures of it would be beneficial.
When an M18/M20 don't move the valves, most times it is not a "repair" but more of an engine replacement.
M-20's are not easily had, even the m-18s are getting less plentiful.
Some people repower with modern OHV engines but it isn't a $1.00-2.98 situation.
The good thing is they are a nice tractor with power steering.

SDBOB · #4 06-01-2022, 08:37 AM

Thanks guys. He did say it has a rear pto.

finsruskw · #5 06-01-2022, 11:05 AM

Buy it, buy it, buy it.

But, seeing as how it has a rear PTO, He will know what he's got and it will be priced accordingly I'm sure!

SDBOB · #6 06-01-2022, 01:23 PM

He is a good friend. Bought 2 bigger 4wd JD. We ll see. Talked to my local CC dealer John Labuda. He said if no oil leaking as a hole in block it's worth buying.

1711Cub · #7 06-01-2022, 03:09 PM

This is a great model. Magnums, while getting more difficult to find are still out there, especially the M18's.

SDBOB · #8 06-01-2022, 05:36 PM

Bought it. He just checking with wife. New electric clutch, new starter, new mower belt, and deck good. Tires excellent, and engine does not have a hole or leaks oil. So going back to pick up. The hood front missing. He has another sitting on it. $500.00.

Farmall450 · #9 06-01-2022, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 1711Cub

This is a great model. Magnums, while getting more difficult to find are still out there, especially the M18's.

It seems you can't beat a Magnum. What the KT series could have been.

My M18s do seem a little fuel hungry.

SDBOB · #10 06-02-2022, 07:28 PM

Havent picked it up yet. Its covered up in an old old barn. When I do I'll get pics. Thanks guys for all the info. I have too many projects,geezz. We were just bs n and he said neighbor had borrowed it when engine stopped. I said you want sell it, he hadn't thought about it. So I made the overture.