BX25 seat replacement

[dsmiley]

I'm interested in replacing my BX25 seat with a seat that has an adjustable back. Has anyone found one that they are happy with? I would consider OEM or third party. Thanks for looking.

Dean

 

[swatter]

My bx25d came with one from the factory. I would assume it would be similar to the bx25.

 

[RAECOREP]

BX25D seat is priced way too high from dealer! Look at 'SURPLUS CENTER.COM'. I installed the 440 HIGH BACK CORDURA item #1-3208 @ $224.00.
They have a vinyl high back too for $204.00. #1-3572.
All you do is take off slider from new seat, use 1/4" longer bolts/nuts on 2 front mounting holes. on rear I used 2 pcs. of 1/8"X3/4" flat approx. 6" long with slight 'S' bend to reach from factory bracket to seat. The nice part is the seat belt and safety switches are all maintained. I think new seat and raising my steering wheel are the 2 best mods I've so far.

 

[dsmiley]

BX25D seat is priced way too high from dealer! Look at 'SURPLUS CENTER.COM'. I installed the 440 HIGH BACK CORDURA item #1-3208 @ $224.00.
They have a vinyl high back too for $204.00. #1-3572.
All you do is take off slider from new seat, use 1/4" longer bolts/nuts on 2 front mounting holes. on rear I used 2 pcs. of 1/8"X3/4" flat approx. 6" long with slight 'S' bend to reach from factory bracket to seat. The nice part is the seat belt and safety switches are all maintained. I think new seat and raising my steering wheel are the 2 best mods I've so far.View attachment 354753View attachment 354754

These look like real possibilities. Is your seat back adjustable with lots of adjustments or like 2 or3? Thanks.

 

[RAECOREP]

All kinds, forward & back, unfortunately with cab on it will only go back so far. also head rest is adjustable.

 

[dsmiley]

All kinds, forward & back, unfortunately with cab on it will only go back so far. also head rest is adjustable.

Thanks. That's great info. I like the looks of that vinyl one. I've got to go to my Kubota dealer now and sit on and measure the one for the BX25D. I think I've read somewhere on here that it's not a bolt-in replacement but it sure looks good and plenty of people have mentioned its comfort. But as you say, I think it's lots of $$$.

I'm envious of your cab. My cab is a balaclava and ski goggles and the last time I blew it was like 8 below. Thanks again.

 

[Dpm708]

Looking to replace my bx25 seat too. Vinyl starting to crack..... Dealer quote here in SE MA is almost $300!!!! Has anyone found any other reasonable alternatives? Plain and simple OK for me. Looked up a Northern Tool seat for about $100... Bolt patterns look similar. Only 4 bolts on factory seat. Anyone done any other research? Thanks for reading. ...

 

[cthusker]

BX25D seat is priced way too high from dealer! Look at 'SURPLUS CENTER.COM'. I installed the 440 HIGH BACK CORDURA item #1-3208 @ $224.00.
They have a vinyl high back too for $204.00. #1-3572.
All you do is take off slider from new seat, use 1/4" longer bolts/nuts on 2 front mounting holes. on rear I used 2 pcs. of 1/8"X3/4" flat approx. 6" long with slight 'S' bend to reach from factory bracket to seat. The nice part is the seat belt and safety switches are all maintained. I think new seat and raising my steering wheel are the 2 best mods I've so far.View attachment 354753View attachment 354754

Just purchased a 2011 BX 25 and the seat is shot!! My machine has backhoe and was wondering if this seat will work? Looks really nice and would love to install if it will work. Any information will be much appreciated..

 

[dsmiley]

Bump. Has anyone tried the new BX25D seat on the BX25 and if so, how did it go? We sure would like to know. Thanks.

 

[Pirate]

I tried a michigan seat from northern (320) on my 1870. It was too high. Too much modifying to make it fit down in the tractor more. Took it back and checked the next best kubota seat with adjustable back. It was 800 at the dealer. I walked out.