Any suggestions for replacing the lousy seat on a Branson?

[Texasmark]

Or you might consider a cushion made by LTV. I didn't like suspension seats on my Fords and just recently found out that the shock absorber was the culprit in producing a jarring ride.

Prior to that, several years ago I bought a cushion that many 18 wheel OTR truck drivers use. It's basically a multi pocket air bag. Has a little external hand operated air pump and you pump to suit your weight. Correct setting is just enough air to keep your watoosie from bottoming out on your biggest bumps. If you air it up too much you eliminate it's effectiveness. Ordered mine with the cloth covering to prevent sweating. Has a non skid covering on the bottom to assist in keeping it in the seat and not sliding around. Cost Was $89 plus shipping. Worth the money.

HTH

 

[Texasmark]

Or you might consider a cushion made by LTV. I didn't like suspension seats on my Fords and just recently found out that the shock absorber was the culprit in producing a jarring ride.

Prior to that, several years ago I bought a cushion that many 18 wheel OTR truck drivers use. It's basically a multi pocket air bag. Has a little external hand operated air pump and you pump to suit your weight. Correct setting is just enough air to keep your watoosie from bottoming out on your biggest bumps. If you air it up too much you eliminate it's effectiveness. Ordered mine with the cloth covering to prevent sweating. Has a non skid covering on the bottom to assist in keeping it in the seat and not sliding around. Cost Was $89 plus shipping. Worth the money.

HTH

 

[Texasmark]

I have an update on my original posting. After putting 20 hours on my new machine I found that on big bumps the seat bottoms out and it jars my back.....the seat itself is well made and very comfortable.

Long history: I have been fighting the hard seat suspension on lawn mowers for many years, including investing $200 for a suspension seat for my DR 52" combo ZT. Didn't work on that so I put it on my 44" Fastrak Z and it didn't work on that either. Last year I was at a TSC and they had a Cub Cadet conventional mower, about 26" for a size sitting out front and it had these large diameter, tall, very soft coil springs under the seat. I got on and bounced up and down and gee they felt great. I get on the www and find their site and with the model I order 3 pair for 3 of my mowers; 2 ZTs and a 26" conventional Husqvarna.

When I got to noticing the bouncing bottoming on my 2400, I said this isn't going to get it. So I got 2 of these CC springs off a mower and on the Branson removed the rubber stops under the seat and replaced them with the Cub Cadet springs. Very very nice. For about 20 bucks or less you may solve your problem as I did. Try it. If they don't work, put them on your lawn mowers. I guarantee you they will soften the ride greatly.

 

[Clay45]

Concentric International Kubota Universal Compact Tractor Seat at Blain's Farm & Fleet

 

[NealinVA]

Concentric International Kubota Universal Compact Tractor Seat at Blain's Farm & Fleet

After trying 3 other seats to replace my Century 2535 I bought this one, you will need the flip up brackets they cost an extra $22.00. I bought my seat at TSC and it was $129.00. Just got it installed this weekend so I haven't had much time to test it out. It does set a little higher than the stock seat but a little cushioning will do that.

 

[sikmusicfreak8]

Anybody else have suggestions? I just got quoted over $800 for the Branson suspension seat. Not sure I can pull the trigger on that, looking for other options.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

Anybody else have suggestions? I just got quoted over $800 for the Branson suspension seat. Not sure I can pull the trigger on that, looking for other options.

Milsco V5400 air seat is about $550.00. I put one on my Ferris lawn mower after trying and rejecting the Grammer air ride seat. Check out my seat thread for "seat theory" as I've a really bad back and spend way too much time thinking about seats and chairs while fearing rides in other people's cars.... http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/general-lawn-garden/348184-any-feedback-milscos-v5400-air.html

 

[52wej]

Neal, how was your suspension? I also have a 2004 2535 with C-50 loader and the suspension on the seat has broken. I have cobbled together some new parts, but need to spend a lot more time with a drill and welder to get the suspension to where it works properly. Looking at your location, did you by your Century from the dealer in Buchanan? I 900 hours on mine so far and it has been a solid tractor. W. Jones

 

[NealinVA]

Neal, how was your suspension? I also have a 2004 2535 with C-50 loader and the suspension on the seat has broken. I have cobbled together some new parts, but need to spend a lot more time with a drill and welder to get the suspension to where it works properly. Looking at your location, did you by your Century from the dealer in Buchanan? I 900 hours on mine so far and it has been a solid tractor. W. Jones

Hi Willie, My seat suspension was rusted in one position so when I was working on the seat replacement I took it off completely and cleaned up the rust. It works well now. I had looked at a seat from TSC that had a suspension system but the bolt pattern would not line up with the existing holes. Since my suspension was ok I got the Kubota seat listed above and I am
happy with it. I do believe the suspension system is key to a comfortable ride and the original system seems stronger than what I saw at TSC. i am sure there are stronger systems available on the internet with a bit of a search. I bought my 2535 from a private owner in Charlotte, NC with only 103 hours on it I do love it but my 540 speed on my PTO will not engage so I can only use 1000 rpm right now. I found a Branson dealer near Rocky Mount, VA that says he can fix it I just can't be without right now. We have a JD dealer in Buchanan but no Branson dealer there. Best of luck to you in finding a seat/suspension system that works for you.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Anybody else have suggestions? I just got quoted over $800 for the Branson suspension seat. Not sure I can pull the trigger on that, looking for other options.

This is an excellent seat. I have the Mahindra version on both my 75hp & 32hp tractors. :thumbsup: