QL & 82 series question

[R Bedell]

OK....here is the original question...........

Were the QLs and 82 series gear drive tractors available with creeper drives?
Found a 1200 and 2-582s that are reasonable. Possible tiller tractors?

To answer this question correctly, one has to define "tillers".

IF------we are talking the IH built tillers (ie: 1, 1A, 2 & 2B) then these tillers will only properly mount to the QL Series (800, 1000, or 1200).

The 582 had an Aluminum Rear End and the only Tiller available for these models,. according to the Cub Cadet Attachment Guide, is the 190-400-100 Tiller. This does not apply to a 582S.

Now the subsequent postings are off on tangents and discuss on whether Gear Drive or Hydro Drive is better. It all depends on your soil conditions and ones likings.

[Cubcrazy]

Roland,
The 582 came with a cast rear too so if the ones he is looking at has the cast rear then the IH tiller will work.

[red56turbo]

Originally Posted by Cubcrazy

Roland,
The 582 came with a cast rear too so if the ones he is looking at has the cast rear then the IH tiller will work.

Cubcrazy's right. Depends on if the 582's are IH versus CCC built. Too bad none of the three don't already have a creeper. Unfortunately, it's cheaper to buy one with the creeper, than to buy the creeper separately and add it.

As far as the hydro versus gear drive, everyone has good points and opinions on each tranny type. The gear drives do tend to hold the constant speed with WOT better whereas the hydro has to be "feathered". I till with a 149. While the hydro lift is great, I also have to have my hand on the hydro lever to modify my speed cause even in tilled ground, the hydro sometimes likes to get pushed.

[R Bedell]

Cub:

Well, you are correct. In the "online" parts lookup, I couldn't find any reference to the IH cast Iron rear end. So, I went to my TC-193 paper version, and the IH cast iron version was offered with S/N : <719,999.

The 1988 Cub Cadet Attachment does NOT differentiate the tillers or serial number ranges.

After closer examination here is what a different Chart indicates.

See chart for correct Tiller application and Adapter Packages.....



Here is another case of conflicting or confusing data put out by Cub Cadet.

[Ace Barker]

Originally Posted by R Bedell

OK....here is the original question...........



To answer this question correctly, one has to define "tillers".

IF------we are talking the IH built tillers (ie: 1, 1A, 2 & 2B) then these tillers will only properly mount to the QL Series (800, 1000, or 1200).

The 582 had an Aluminum Rear End and the only Tiller available for these models,. according to the Cub Cadet Attachment Guide, is the 190-400-100 Tiller. This does not apply to a 582S.

Now the subsequent postings are off on tangents and discuss on whether Gear Drive or Hydro Drive is better. It all depends on your soil conditions and ones likings.

I found one of these in CT but $1700 is too rich for me. I have always wanted one.

Ace...