782D Inheritance

[dougmerry]

I just acquired a 782D diesel cub cadet through my family. It has a 3 point hitch, mowing deck, hydraulic ports on the front and hubcaps, with 700 hours on it. The only thing missing is the side panels that were taken off years ago and have been misplaced. How good of a model is this and what's the value?

[BigMike]

Welcome Doug.
A 782D aint worth a plug nickel.....shove that dang thing to the road and I'll get it out of your way
I have an 882(yellow and white version of the same Cub) and it's a great tractor.....it just is tired and has been badly abused.
The leaft side panel should not be hard to find at all,the right side may be a little more difficult as it has the cut out for the exhaust. You might be able to get a gasser panel and cut it your self.

[stevet]

The 782D is a great tractor, and with that few hours on it, should be in really good shape! The 3 point hitch comes in quite handy for a variety of attachments, and the don't use much fuel at all! When I take mine to plow days, I can run all day on a tank of fuel and still have plenty left to mow grass when I get home. There are a few upgrades that can be done, mainly to help with starting, but otherwise a great tractor!

[dougmerry]

What's the tractors value, as my uncle through out a number I'm certain that its not worth?

[BigMike]

I would say between 1,000.00 and 2,000.00, some go higher, some lower.

[stevet]

When i bought mine a few years ago, i paid $1500 for the tractor alone...no deck, 3 pt, etc. and it's got 400+ hours on it. Being a red 782d does increase the value a little as it doesn't seem there are as many out there. A lot depends on condition too of course...