New ride question

[michigander2005]

I'm nursing along a 95 white LT165 46" deck ,,, I'm wondering ride difference from similar tractor to a 2500 series cub.

I mow a couple of extra lawns that are a little bumpy

 

[JTKub]

I get bounced around pretty badly over the rough spots with my 2544. The only other machine I've had at this house was the yard machines 600 series. That tossed me around too. I've got to get at those areas with an industrial sized roller!
G/luck
Joel

 

[MBDiagMan]

Unfortunately it's not as if we're talking about Cadillacs vs. Lincolns here. There are no suspension systems on lawn tractors.

There are only about three factors involved with ride comfort of a lawn tractor; tires and pressure thereof, machine weight vs. driver weight and possibly seat configuration.

Bigger tires with less pressure will yield a smoother ride. Try lowering your tire pressure as low as you can get away with.

A heavier machine with a lighter driver will feel better than a heavier driver on a light machine.

In some cases a better seat with a taller back will help, but more for general comfort than for soaking up bumps. For this purpose it would be nice to adapt a sprung tractor seat to your mower. Even my ancient old Ford 3000 has a comfortable seat with a full back and an adjustable spring ride mechanism. I don't think it is the original seat for that tractor, but it sure gets the job done. A trip through a tractor salvage yard might turn up something that could be adapted and GREATLY aid in comfort.

Good luck,
Doc