[Terry C]

Originally Posted by nophun

A while back, I picked up my 1872 which I knew was partially apart, a project abandoned. When I got it home, I found it was missing a few important and expensive parts and the driveshafts (there were 2) were both worn out.

Today I accomplished my mission of finding a parts tractor; an 1882 with a much nicer Haban and what looks to have all of the parts that I need like driveshaft and muffler and a bunch of little things.

So, the questions: On the 1882, the axle shaft housings are much beefier that the 1872. Is this a model year change or did the PO swap out the rear end?? The hydro unit is the same on both; has the splined shaft that sticks out the back. Both units appear to be aluminum. Second: I read about the flex that cracks parts on here, would the end plate from the newer tractor frame cure this?

First question: 82 series had bigger axle housings.
Second: No I had one with an end plate, still cracked the front mounts. Axle braces are needed, especially if you run a big Haban.