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Old 03-04-2013, 03:27 PM
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It would help to know the price tag of each tractor. I own a 1863 and the steering is not as good as I would like to be. I the steering of my 1810 the best, but I am also use to power steering. I do like my 1863 though. I guess I am in the get both if the budget will allow.
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It would help to know the price tag of each tractor. I own a 1863 and the steering is not as good as I would like to be. I the steering of my 1810 the best, but I am also use to power steering. I do like my 1863 though. I guess I am in the get both if the budget will allow.
Both are priced right I believe, the 1282 I can pick up for $350 and the 1863 for $700, I can one but not both right at the moment. But the 1863 will keep at least a little while. I'd like to get them both but I have to justify them to my beautiful bride of nearly 20 years, I've got 3 now, 1 in pieces(126), 1 running(107) and 1 she hasn't seen yet(125). If my place was bigger it wouldn't be a major issue but honestly a 42" deck is too big for my yard..lol Alas if I can make the deals work I'll get them both, but then I'd have 5...when does it stop???lol
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Earl , It doesn't stop and if you think that you're gonna stop at 1 red one well, it ain't gonna happen either ! Go ahead and buy both while you can and deal with any other problems later. It'll all work out . Trust Me !
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Both are priced right I believe, the 1282 I can pick up for $350 and the 1863 for $700, I can one but not both right at the moment. But the 1863 will keep at least a little while. I'd like to get them both but I have to justify them to my beautiful bride of nearly 20 years, I've got 3 now, 1 in pieces(126), 1 running(107) and 1 she hasn't seen yet(125). If my place was bigger it wouldn't be a major issue but honestly a 42" deck is too big for my yard..lol Alas if I can make the deals work I'll get them both, but then I'd have 5...when does it stop???lol
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To me if you are getting a cyclops tractor, one of the key features you want is power steering, they have a great turning radius and combine that with effortless steering and you'd love it. So, I'd pass on the 1863 and wait for an 1864 to come along.

A 1282 for $350 is a no brainer if in decent shape.
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I wouldn't worry about power steering, the 1641 I had could be turned with 1 finger. I put all the steering components from a Cyclops in my 1210 and it steers as easy as power steering.
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I wouldn't worry about power steering, the 1641 I had could be turned with 1 finger. I put all the steering components from a Cyclops in my 1210 and it steers as easy as power steering.
My 1863 does not turn that easy, maybe some something wrong. But I am use to the Super steering and the 1864.
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