B7100 Replacement Seat

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RickNC

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Anyone know of a Kubota seat that will directly replace the seat on the B7100? I'm sure that one can be adapted with some prudent welding, but I am looking for a more comfortable replacement, perhaps from a later model. The original is a steel shell with a vinyl cover over what must be < 1/4 inches of foam and gets uncomfortable after 10 seconds or so.
 
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Do you have access to a TSC( Tractor Supply Store)? 2 years ago I purchased a suspension seat for $100 from our local TSC. The only modification was to the new seats 4 bolt bracket, the rear bolt holes had to be relocated. Drilled two new holes and seat was installed. I absolutely loved that seat and wished I could have kept it for my B2400, but due to the rear fender cross brace I didn't see a way to mount it without major sheet metal alterations. The suspension turned my mowing sessions from a kidney bruiser into a easy ride around the yard!!
 
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B2400, was this seat install you posted about done on a B7100? I want a better seat for B7100 as well.

Thanks!
 
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I'm sorry, got to typing so fast( about 2 words per minute!) that I forgot to mention that fact. Yes, it was on a 1994 B7100 and was very easy to install.
 
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I installed a suspension seat on my 1995 B7100 as well. Probably the same type seat from our local TSC. It took all of an hour to take the old seat off, make the mods necessary (no welding) and drill any needed holes for positioning. Worth every dollar spent for the seat and every minute spent installing it many times over. I'm kind of surprised that you thought the original seat was comfortable for as long as 10 seconds. I disliked it the instant my butt hit it.
 
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You never know how bad it is until something better comes along!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
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My seat on my mid 80s B7100 has a pin at the front and two sort of spring things to support the rear. Is this the same layout you have/had on your newer B7100s?

I would LOVE a better seat than the little pan thing I have now.

If anyone could snap a picture of their seat upgrade on a B-7100 I would really appreciate it....I will try and get one of my current seat's mounting setup.
 
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Sold my B7100 to buy the B2400 so I can't help you on the pictures. The bracket which your seat pivot is attached to must be removed( 4 bolts I believe) and the suspension seat bolts up to the two front holes but the rear holes had to be redrilled on the new seat bracket and then attachedto the existing slide mount on B7100. Takes longer to tell about it than to do it!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
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Interesting to see this post - I was just about to ask about a replacement seat for a B7300. Is the B7100 close enough in size that I would be able to use the same TSC seat? My seat, as well as being pretty uncomfy, is getting kind of ripped up in a couple of spots. Any thoughts from the readers of this thread or should I do another post?
 
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I'm not familiar with the B7300. Does it have a sheet metal cross brace at the rear of the fenders? If so, it may interfere with the suspension seat when it is moved all the way back on the seating slide adjustment. That's the only reason I haven't installed one on my B2400 yet. I haven't given up on it yet, I'm still eyeballin' and will find a way eventually as it is a very comfortable seat.
 

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