My grandmother owned my 128 since 1973, she passed it on to me last spring. It was the first riding mower I ever got to use back when I was about 7. The fact it had tractor tires on it and a clutch and shifter made it even cooler. I can remember popping the clutch and the front end pulling wheelies. Yeah I know, I was a kid, give me a break
. It is currently all apart in my shop going thru a complete engine, clutch, and PTO rebuild.
I had always liked the looks of the red 82's and wanted one just for the fact they remind me of the big farm tractors my neighbor used to have 30 years ago. A member here put his 782 up for sale not long ago and I was able to grab it. Now I am just waiting for him to part with his big red Diesel SGT.
I don't see him doing that tho. LOL
As for the 129, it is part of the 1x8/1x9 series that is my favorite series.