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muzbomb
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So which seat you think is more comfortable?
Looking for advice on a 3616
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oldpilgrim
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I have the standard seat and find it very acceptable.
MtnViewRanch
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The one with the arm rests would be by far. It is a suspension seat, not a simple spring seat. I have never even used my utility tractors with anything other than a suspension seat. I had the dealer change out the spring seat before I picked up the tractor.
A lot of people are happy or maybe I should say satisfied with just the spring seat, try yours and see for yourself. I knew that I would not be, so I had the dealer change it out for me so that I would not have to mess with it after I got the tractor home.
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muzbomb
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So your seat is the same as mine then as the picture I posted?
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muzbomb
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What did the suspension seat cost you to upgrade from the dealer if you don't mind me asking?
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You must not have a tender rear butt/back like I have. This seat in the photo looks the same as the Max28 except the Max28 seat has rubber donuts in place of springs.
I added springs in place of the rubber and that helped a lot. Still the stock Mahindra seat belongs on a lawn tractor, not a farm tractor.
oldpilgrim
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Looks like it.
I'm sure a fancy seat would be better, but I have no issues with mine. It's not like I sit on it 8-10 hours a day. I never think about it.
BTW, I'm 6 ft 3 and weight 225.
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MtnViewRanch
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He took the factory seat in trade as well as just so happened to have the OEM suspension seat on hand, it was an additional $500 and that was 8 years ago. My understanding is that that same seat if now purchased from Mahindra is close to $1000. :shocked: This is why I recommend the other seat that I recommend. It is the same exact seat with no attached seatbelts and no Mahindra logo for the now on sale price of $330. :thumbsup:
One other thing, when I am able to use my equipment, it is common for me to be in the seat from 6-12 hours at a time and I have always been comfortable for these lengths of time.
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muzbomb
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What do you guys all recommend for moving snow? Just the loader bucket, box plow??
oldpilgrim
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I used the bucket and a rear blade with good success in the snowiest winter on record here.