1863 vs. 1882

[cubs4lifeofme]

What is the difference ? I'm finding alot of the 1863 but hardty any 1882.

 

[jbaker]

1863 Kohler command 18hp 1993-97
1882 Kohler magnum 18hp 1990-91
And 1882 had bigger tires front and back
Other than that pretty much the same

 

[cubs4lifeofme]

Much difference between the command and magnum engines ? So basically the 1863 is a newer version of the 1882 ?

 

[mgonitzke]

1882 is a "super garden tractor" and has a longer frame, heavier front axle, larger front and rear tires, and power steering.

The Magnum and Command are completely different engines; Former is a horizontally-opposed flathead twin, and the latter is an OHV V-twin. Both are good engines.

 

[cubs4lifeofme]

will a 50 " deck off a 1863 fit on a 1882 ?

 

[jbaker]

I'm going to go out on the limb here and say no neither one share the same deck numbers and the only size deck they have in commen is the 46 but not the same part numbers

 

[cubs4lifeofme]

I noticed the 1863 50 in deck has those flat metal bars that the front rides on on the sides and the 1882 has the wheels so you are probably right sir thank you

 

[mstewart]

If the 50" deck on the 1863 has the anti scalp bars , then its an older 50" deck and not the 50C that an 1863 or any other Cyclops series should come with......
In my personal stable, I've taken a 50C deck(4 guage wheels) from my 1882 and installed on my 1541 which was equipped with a 46GT deck when purchased new....
The only decks than I know for sure are different mounting are the 54" that came on the 1860 to 1864 series and of course the 60" Haban.....

 

[twthompson]

1882 is a "super garden tractor" and has a longer frame, heavier front axle, larger front and rear tires, and power steering.

The Magnum and Command are completely different engines; Former is a horizontally-opposed flathead twin, and the latter is an OHV V-twin. Both are good engines.

The 82 also has independent breaks which I beleive the 63 does not have.

 

[mgonitzke]

Deck will interchange as long as the drive pulley and PTO clutch are of compatible sizes. The 1863 should have had a 6" clutch, and the 1882 a 4.5", so the center pulley sizes on the deck are different to compensate.

 

[Oak]

The 1863 uses a Hydro-gear hydro. I’ve not had an issue with the HG but I don’t believe they are as heavy duty as the Sundstrand.