Any feedback on Milsco's V5400 Air Ride Seat?

murphy1244 · Dec 9, 2015

Eric, what is the bolt pattern on the air seat?

MinnesotaEric · Dec 9, 2015

murphy1244 said:
Eric, what is the bolt pattern on the air seat?

11.25W x 11D

Xfaxman · Dec 9, 2015

Xfaxman said:
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I am looking for a used spring suspension seat base for my TORO 325D, like this one on the 328D.

Not the same, but found new a spring suspension seat base on eBay, turns out to be a Sears Seating brand: 607 / Compact Mechanical Suspension / 600 Series Seat Top - Sears Seating

Sun going down, not enough light for good pictures.

Bottom, 6 threaded holes to bolt to the plate on the TORO.

Top, where seat bolts on.

MinnesotaEric · Dec 11, 2015

I made the trip to the seat distributor.

Turns out I like the Sears 1000 series seats for tractors which is used in a bunch of CIH and JD applications as well as the V5400 Milsco for turf/excavator/skid steer/lift-truck.

I also saw that the Toro/Exmark deluxe seat is made by Seat's Inc using a custom-skinned version of the KM439 seat. The same seat frame is available with an adjustable backrest angle in the KM438. Both seats are variants of the I3M seat on seat inc web site suggesting that an airseat version could be had.

Anyway, I came home with two of the distributors catalogs for dealers. One for Construction and one for dealer/retail.

I plan to order the V5400 for my mower and looking through the catalog am kicking myself for not trying out the Pilot made seat, the KM 239 ( https://www.constructionseats.com/p-1339-km-239-uni-pro.aspx )

Ford850 · Dec 12, 2015

Here's another resource for that v5400. $569 and free shipping. Milsco V5400 Air Ride Seat Hustler Exmark Toro Bobcat Dixie Chopper Zero Turn | eBay

Ford850 · Dec 15, 2015

Eric, I'm looking forward to your review of the v5400 after you get it installed. Do you have any specs on it other than the mounting layout? I'm trying to figure out how tall the top/front edge of the seat is (above the bottom of the base). I'd like to know the maximum and minimum heights (inflated/deflated). I see that Gravely Pro mowers use that seat, but I don't have any dealers close to my normal routines.

MinnesotaEric · Dec 15, 2015

Ford850 said:
Eric, I'm looking forward to your review of the v5400 after you get it installed. Do you have any specs on it other than the mounting layout? I'm trying to figure out how tall the top/front edge of the seat is (above the bottom of the base). I'd like to know the maximum and minimum heights (inflated/deflated). I see that Gravely Pro mowers use that seat, but I don't have any dealers close to my normal routines.

I'm looking forward to doing a review as well!

FWIW, the 8" SIP appears to be the maximum height. When set up right for the operator weight, the operator will settle into the seat travel.

Ford850 · Dec 16, 2015

Great, thanks! I have seen some seat measurements with that center symbol, but what does "S.I.P." stand for?

Xfaxman · Dec 16, 2015

Ford850 said:
Great, thanks! I have seen some seat measurements with that center symbol, but what does "S.I.P." stand for?

Seat Index Point: J1163: Determining Seat Index Point - SAE International

This SAE standard specifies a method and the device for use in determining the position of the Seat Index Point (SIP) for any kind of seat. This SAE document provides a uniform method for defining the location of the SIP in relation to some fixing point on the seat.

Clear as mud.

Deerherd · Dec 16, 2015

I have the factory suspension seat upgrade on my Ferris and it looks just like the line drawing Eric posted. The seat is great and combined with the suspension on the mower makes for a great ride.