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Originally Posted by clint
I would much rather use a 682 than the 1250, I don't disagree with sam mac much but this is one area we have different opinions on the KT 17 series II the twin cylinder engines are so much smoother you will soon be spoiled by the smooth quite engine !! They may be more expensive to rebuild, an option on the 682 is to upgrade engine if you have major mechanical problems the 82 series frame will accommodate many engines Magnum 18, another kt 7 of course and B&S vanguard. The only things that fall short on the 682 is the rear end is aluminum which is no big deal if the rear end ever gave problems you could replace with cast iron. The 682 will serve you well, be n upgrade to your 1250, and you can look around to find a good deck, and mule drive... if you put a 46 GT deck on it you have a really nice outfit.
If $200 will not break your piggy bank keep the 1250 as it looks like a nice tractor in the pictures, and you will miss it also years from now especially if it's your first cub you will regret getting rid of it for $200.
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Great info, thanks, Clint! Maybe I didn't explain it right. I'm basically giving back the 1250 and a couple hundred bucks in exchange for the 682. So outright, I could buy the 682 for $500. The money isn't really the issue, it's the space. I'm not fond of keeping anything outside in the elements. I already got rid of my boat so the 1250 could have it's own spot in the man cave.