Kind of stumped

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by Yosemite Sam

OH MY GOD, Once again I've worded something incorrectly and was busted by the correct police.

Oh, I'm sorry. As I read it you didn't know the difference. That's why I stated the proper information.



OP, you are worried about nothing. You are trading a gear driver for a hydro. Obviously this is some kind of big deal to you. If your not comfortable with the deal, don't do it. They are equally built machines, just different transmissions and engine manufacturers. Basically it's the same difference between a 756 gear drive and an 826 hydro if you want to think about it in IH tractor talk.

[Terry C]

If you want it to mow with, you will be better off with the hydro.

[BigB87]

Well only problem is that i mow with a hydro now and it's fine just seeking input on a 682...

[olds45512]

Originally Posted by Terry C

If you want it to mow with, you will be better off with the hydro.

That's a matter of opinion, I prefer gear drive.

[ol'George]

Originally Posted by olds45512

That's a matter of opinion, I prefer gear drive.

I think eye have a better idea,
sit and drink cold ones and watch the young thang' next door mow her bumpy yard

[Terry C]

Originally Posted by ol'George

I think eye have a better idea,
sit and drink cold ones and watch the young thang' next door mow her bumpy yard

That's the right answer!

[Rmowl]

In regards to the Kohler II, the one in my 1981 782 is original and untouched. It has more than enough power for what I use it for which is a tilling machine. It does smoke a little at start up. I like mowing with a gear drive personally.

[Cub Cadet 123]

Originally Posted by Rmowl

In regards to the Kohler II, the one in my 1981 782 is original and untouched. It has more than enough power for what I use it for which is a tilling machine. It does smoke a little at start up. I like mowing with a gear drive personally.

I used to mow all of the time with a hydro, but in the last two years have been mowing with a gear drive and find it a lot of fun. It really goes down to personal preference. You have to decide if it is time to try a change. Not all change is a good change. Take it for a test drive and see what you think. Whenever you are faced with a tough decision, reflect and pray on it....then listen. Let us know what happens in your deal.

Best regards,

Cub Cadet 123

[Yosemite Sam]

I've been mowing with hydros for 20 some years and will continue to mow the "tight" areas of the yard (around the house and where the bushes and such things are)

BUT for the past couple of years, I've been on the look-out for a respectable old 128 that I can rebuild a 14 hp Kohler for, to mow the bigger areas of the yard (including the Highway ditches). I think it's time to set back and relax a little while mowing, instead of constantly having a hand on the hydro lever adjusting ground speed to compensate for varying conditions.

Oh my gosh, I just realized that in my mind, I really do think I need a designated tractor for EACH job/attachment. And to think, I just had a conversation with a friend about others who have "disorders"... What a mess this is turning out to be.

[mickb72]

Hey Yo Sam i/ve allways heard you have to have a tractor for every implement. I/ve slowly worked that my way, not that i intended to. Works out good for some things. Covered space is limited. I/m one tractor over the line sweet Jesus. Mike