Suspension Seat

dknarnd · 06-15-2008, 02:15 PM

Anyone put a suspension seat on a basic model TC tractor? If it's not going to cost me a grand to put one on my TC40 I would like to do it.

Robert_in_NY · 06-15-2008, 02:20 PM

Does New Holland offer a suspension seat for the TC? If so is it mechanical or air? If you are looking for aftermarket suspension seats make sure you get all the specs on them before you buy. Some seats sit so high because of the suspension system you will sit way too high and if you have a cab or canopy you will find out the problem fairly quick.

MikePA · 06-15-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert_in_NY

Does New Holland offer a suspension seat for the TC? If so is it mechanical or air?

The suspension seat on the D models are mechanical.

dknarnd · 06-15-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MikePA

The suspension seat on the D models are mechanical.

Do they work?

MikePA · 06-16-2008, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dknarnd

Do they work?

Yep. Occasionally, I have to adjust the seat based on the terrain, e.g., bouncing around a pasture is different than spreading stone in a riding ring, but other than that, they're effective.

jbrumberg · 06-16-2008, 08:13 AM

dknarnd:

I think they work pretty well. A big difference in "ride" compared to my old Ford 1100. Jay

DocHeb · 06-16-2008, 10:13 AM

They work well. My 2002 TC40D's seat had a knob at the bottom to adjust the tension on the seat. It broke in the first three months, was replaced under warranty, they broke again two months after warranty expired. I just adjusted it with a wrench and now I don't ever adjust it. Seems a bit under-engineered (with the plastic knob slipping over a drift pin), but I do weigh 240 lbs so maybe I'm bigger than what they designed it for?

06-15-2008, 02:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
dknarnd Gold Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Columbia County, PA Posts: 397	Suspension Seat Anyone put a suspension seat on a basic model TC tractor? If it's not going to cost me a grand to put one on my TC40 I would like to do it.

06-15-2008, 02:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Robert_in_NY Super Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Silver Creek, NY Posts: 5,533	Re: Suspension Seat Does New Holland offer a suspension seat for the TC? If so is it mechanical or air? If you are looking for aftermarket suspension seats make sure you get all the specs on them before you buy. Some seats sit so high because of the suspension system you will sit way too high and if you have a cab or canopy you will find out the problem fairly quick. __________________ God must love stupid people; He made so many

06-16-2008, 08:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
jbrumberg Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Western MA Posts: 1,875	Re: Suspension Seat dknarnd: I think they work pretty well. A big difference in "ride" compared to my old Ford 1100. Jay __________________ NH TC29DA with 14LA and HD QA 60" bucket, weighted R-1's, FOPS, CCM M-160 (58") Tiller, Tebben MD 60" Rotary Cutter, Woods LR 108 (96") Landscape Rake, FEL cutting edge and tooth bar, Woods GB60 (60") Box Blade

06-16-2008, 10:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
DocHeb Veteran Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,033	Re: Suspension Seat They work well. My 2002 TC40D's seat had a knob at the bottom to adjust the tension on the seat. It broke in the first three months, was replaced under warranty, they broke again two months after warranty expired. I just adjusted it with a wrench and now I don't ever adjust it. Seems a bit under-engineered (with the plastic knob slipping over a drift pin), but I do weigh 240 lbs so maybe I'm bigger than what they designed it for? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Chris

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