Cub Cadet 682

kdursus · #1 08-28-2011, 09:40 PM

Hi Guys,

I'm going to take a look at a Red CC 682 tomorrow. Does it hold true the Series II Kohler KT17s are from Spec. Number 24300 and above. Is there anything out of the ordinary I should be looking for on these 682s. Any insight would be appreciated. Thank you.

Kenneth

Matt G. · #2 08-28-2011, 09:45 PM

Yes, that is true.

kdursus · #3 08-29-2011, 04:01 PM

Matt G. - Thank you for your response. I do appreciate it. Guess no one else has any comments or ideas regarding my request.

Kenneth

weaverama · #4 08-30-2011, 11:40 AM

You will want to determine if it is a red IH Cub or a red CCC Cub. Biggest difference will be the rear end, cast iron vs. aluminum, respectively.

kdursus · #5 08-30-2011, 04:28 PM

weaverama - Thank you for your input as well.

I went to look at the tractor last night. It's an '81 682 in fair condition. Current owner has all the maintenance paperwork and OM that go with it. The tractor has the original KT17 Series I engine in it (Spec. 24173) and once I found that out I didn't need to know anymore. I'm not willing to sit on a ticking time bomb - just don't need a tractor that bad. The sheet metal is in good condition. However, the grill around the headlights is in poor shape and is missing the IH logo - but that's miner. The deck has a few weld spots in it here and there but in far shape overall. The mule drive is missing a mounting pin on the left side front making the drive rack to the rear on that side pulling the mule pulleys askew. The tires on all four corners are in far shape, albeit somewhat chewed up on the left rear outside edge, and all hold air. The seat looks to be original and needs a replacement.

If you're not afraid the engine may blow on you at any time and/or you have the money to replace or rebuild the engine then this tractor has a fair amount of potential indeed.

I'll place a link to the 682 in the Craigslist and eBay Deals I looked at and if there's anyone here Colorado that would like to take a look that would be great.

Kenneth

weaverama · #6 08-30-2011, 09:42 PM

Too many hills in Colorado for a Series I

I absolutely love my 682 but do have piece of mind with the Series II. Plenty of guys will tell you that you just have to be a little more careful with a Series I. Are there many Cub GT's out there in CO?

kdursus · #7 08-31-2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by weaverama

Too many hills in Colorado for a Series I

I absolutely love my 682 but do have piece of mind with the Series II. Plenty of guys will tell you that you just have to be a little more careful with a Series I. Are there many Cub GT's out there in CO?

Yeah, you're not kiddin' these hills are way too big for a Series I.

Not as many Cub GTs here as there are in the more eastern states but there's a few. More John Deere GTs than Cub GTs.

Yamaguy · #8 08-31-2011, 05:32 PM

I never realized there was such a problem with the series I. Are they just bad engines?

weaverama · #9 08-31-2011, 05:59 PM

Some will say they were not as bad as most think and there are accounts from some who have plenty of hours on them. Because of the way the oil was distributed through the engine, the Series I engines were prone to earlier failure especially if run on moderately sloping hills. Hence, my joke about a Colorado Series I.

Yamaguy · #10 08-31-2011, 06:50 PM

Ah I see now, I do remember reading about them not staying well lubricated on hills now that you mention it.