Do it yourself swivel seat

[PoleClimber]

Here's a small project for those with back problems like myself or those that just hate twisting around in the tractor seat. I just converted the fixed seat on my NH TC35 to a swivel seat. I used a swivel plate from a bar stool. It has stops built into it to stop full rotation and it has 2 return springs to bring it back to center. It has really helped me out. The swivel bracket from the NH dealer was around $400.00 /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif I picked up my parts for free and 4 hours later I can swivel. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[CaptainU]

That is just a great idea. I to will have a swivel seat on my Kubota in the near future. Thank you very much for the idea.

 

[RoyJackson]

Now that is a cool modification!

 

[Slamfire]

I'd think a swivel plate from a boat seat would last longer, exposed to the elements, than one from a bar stool. Otherwise a real good idea. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[PoleClimber]

It probably would last longer with a boat seat swivel. I keep my tractor inside all the time.I would think with the seat down and the bearings lubed up it should last for a long time. Only Time Will Tell

Bernie

 

[MotorSeven]

Geat idea, but do you get the urge reach for the draft control while swiveling around on that bar stool swivel? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

RD

 

[Varmintmist]

Can hardly keep him from the draw bar. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[lmiller]

Great idea Pole Climber. I think this will go to the top of my list of must have projects. It would make snowblowing (rear mount) much less of a pain in the back.
Have you thought of adding a drink holder to the ROPS so when you swivel the bar stool ..... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Lou

 

[PoleClimber]

I already had a drink holder mounted on the fender. Thats why I needed the swivel seat. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[1bush2hog]

So does your drink holder swivel too?
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I'm just curious if you also put any kind of 'lock' mechanism on the swivel, or does it swivel all the time?