Grammer Suspension Seats

[PJSprog]

Never really paid attention before, so I looked when I was putting on the rear blade over the weekend. My XR3135HC has a Grammer seat, too. It's quite comfy.

 

[rgr33]

That's listed as mechanical suspension. Does that mean it's a hand pump rather than an on-board compressor? Or is it not air at all?

I put a grammar mechanical suspension seat on my LS 3033. I weigh 220 and it improved the ride quite a bit. No more clenching my teeth on a bumpy field. The suspension is adjustable, and uses springs built into the seat.

I am sure an air ride seat would be even better, but more costly and a bit harder to install.

 

[Texasmark]

This is a current ebay listing: COMPACT AIR SPRING FOR AIR RIDE SEAT MOTORCYCLE CHOPPER MINI TRACTOR MOWER SOLO.

I bought a couple of these after market air inflated, coil spring replacements that I used on a ZT mower. Later found some soft springs that Cub Cadet uses on their mowers and installed them on the ZT instead, actually bought half a dozen sets for all of my mowers. I bought 2 because I wanted the lateral stability that 2 would provide, replacing the dual springs on the mower.

When I got the 2400 I didn't like the springs so I replaced them with the air bags. Running 5-7 psig, like riding on a cloud. They are pricy, but rugged materials and well made. What is a soft ride worth to my back??????? Priceless.

Update. After using awhile I still felt there was better out there. Main thing was travel distance which was important because with short (2" for a number) travel distances, you have to have more pressure on the bags to prevent bottoming out on bad bumps.

So I bought one of these on ebay: "Narrow Base Air Suspension Seat Base 12 volt Fits Several Models", guy had 7 left after my purchase. Seems to be a perfect for my tractor and travel is 4 inches which is like my big tractor which is perfect. Should be here in a couple of days and will report findings. I like the seat part of what I have and no sense in spending the price of the full seat and base when the base is what's needed. It's an A&I product.