982 info

Userj8670 · #1 11-09-2016, 07:47 PM

Inherited a LTX 1040 with a house that I bought and want it gone. Was thinking of replacing it with a cub cadet 982. I know nothing about these tractors but what I do know is I LOVE the look of them. Additionally I am sure they are much more dependable than the 1040. The 982 would be my general purpose tractor for mowing and snow blowing. Possible plowing for the garden.

How common are they?
What do they typically fetch for price?
Anything to watch out for?

Sorry for the vagueness but I'm looking to be educated

john hall · #2 11-09-2016, 08:11 PM

If I am not mistaken, all 982s' are IH machines, so don't be surprised if your post gets moved over to the IH forum--its not a big deal. Since they were the biggest and the last of the IH machines, they bring an inflated price in my opinion. It should have an Onan engine--not too common as far as air cooled engines go, parts are a little pricey and sometimes scarce. Don't get me wrong, great engines and durable. The rest of the machine is just as rock solid as any full sized old school Cadet. Unless you are just in love with that model, any of the Super series would do what you want--assuming you want/need something that big. The normal (that's what I refer to them as) garden tractors should do fine also and parts and implements should be way more plentiful. By the way, if you run across any of the Super garden tractors with a 60" deck, be advised that deck is way heavier built than standard decks. Keep that in mind if you plan on removing the deck often---even a young fellow working on concrete with means of lifting the tractor (you can't get the deck out from under it otherwise) will concede its a job.

Here's a pic of my Super's

J-Mech · #3 11-09-2016, 08:36 PM

I'm sure they are more dependable than a LTX anything.... They are also about 5 times as expensive.

Are they rare.... not really, but good luck finding one. They fetch anywhere between $1200 and $2500 depending on whose selling it.

In response to John: No, they were made by both IH and CCC.

john hall · #4 11-09-2016, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by J-Mech

In response to John: No, they were made by both IH and CCC.

OK, I believe you, I was thinking (for some reason) they didn't survive the transition? Hey, mine is made by IH so that makes its inflated price even more inflated

J-Mech · #5 11-09-2016, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by john hall

Hey, mine is made by IH so that makes its inflated price even more inflated

Along with the fact it has 3pt. Does it also have the rear PTO?

I see it doesn't have individual brakes. That's odd for a machine with 3pt.

john hall · #6 11-09-2016, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by J-Mech

Along with the fact it has 3pt. Does it also have the rear PTO?

I see it doesn't have individual brakes. That's odd for a machine with 3pt.

No rear PTO, the plate for the 3pt does have the cutout for it.
SHHHH! you weren't supposed to mention the lack of turning brakes--it's one flaw!

Hey, maybe that makes it even rarer???? Of course all I really care about is making sure its ready to mow grass! Actually it did a wonderful job of that all summer.

Userj8670 · #7 11-09-2016, 09:44 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. I wasn't sure if they were IH or CCC made. My brief research yielded mixed results. I don't need anything that big as I'm mowing .6 acres but I figured if I could find one then why not. I also have the option of a 1200 WF but I didn't know if one was better than the other. The 982 was a but more appealing as I would be able to mount a 2 stage blower and it has hydro lift.

J-Mech · #8 11-09-2016, 09:45 PM

You can mound a 2 stage blower, and get hydraulic lift with a 782. Plus, doesn't sound like you really need a tractor as large as a 982.

Userj8670 · #9 11-09-2016, 09:46 PM

One last thought - John I believe you mentioned implements are not as common for a 982...standard cub cadet implements (blowers and decks) wouldn't fit it? Again please excuse my ignorance as I'm only versed with NF cubs.

J-Mech · #10 11-09-2016, 10:01 PM

Well.... mower decks will fit with the right subframe. There are 2. One for the big Haban 60" deck and one for all others. There were two blowers you can mount to it. A Haban and the CCC built 450. There are at least 3 front blades. 1 Haban and 2 sizes of IH/CCC built ones. So... there are lots of choices. But a blower will run you around $400 give or take. A Haban blade brings around $350.... They do come up for sale, but I really don't think with .6 of an acre you need a SGT. Choice is entirely up to you, as you are the one forking the cash. It's just like any other Cub Cadet tractor in the 82 series, just bigger.