replacement seats

[tonyw]

Anyone replaced their seats with aftermarket types? I'm looking
for something to replace the one on my 1401d. Mine is a little wide and warped..it rubs on one fender whenever I sit, wearing a spot on the fender down to bare metal.
thanks!

 

[Whiskey]

Tony:

Just got mine from hoye in Texas, tey were $20 cheeper that my local web page

Whiskey

 

[Whiskey]

Well, that didn't work.....lets just try this

http://www.hoyetractor.com/

Whiskey

 

[shady1701]

TSC and Agri-supply have some nice ones you just have to look for the right bolt pattern most are the flip type small 4 bolt i'd just go look around unless you want a realy cheap one. Myself i got a case combine seat arm rest/air on my craftsmen lawn mower cost some major $$ but my back says it was worth it. My tractor has i think a kodiak seat from tsc..

 

[JRB]

I installed one on my YM2000 last night and was well pleased with it. Price was $ 42.95 plus shipping, total was less than $ 50.00 and I got it the next day. It is the same one for sell on e-bay but I called them direct and placed the order. I ordered it from Artec Tractor & Supply in Nauvoo, AL, phone # 205-384-9570.

It comes with (2) mounting brackets that worked perfect for my tractor.

 

[fivestring]

Tony, if you are close to Newton/Hickory area, call Corriher Implements. They are right off of NC16 and NC10. Ted has a lot of stuff there. They advertise here on TBN.
www.nctractor.com

 

[tonyw]

Thanks, whiskey, shady1701,jrb and fivestring for your tips! From here I should be able to find something that fits! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[fivestring]

Any time. Corriher also sells Yanmars, Isekis, Mitsubishi and other greys.

 

[tonyw]

thanks again, Gary. I may pay them a visit since my parents live only about 20 minutes from there!

 

[MichiganBilly]

Here is a pic of my home-made seat mount.
4-pcs 3" channel iron, 2-pcs 2x2x3/16" angle iron,
a chunk of plywood, and some machine screws.

Stacking the channel irons gave me a few extra
inches of height. I'm only 5'11", and the OEM seat
mount was killing my back AND my knees.

 

[shady1701]

I'd get a high back..

 

[SydKen]

I have a replacement seat on my 3000 and I love it. I have a 2210B with a bowl shaped low back seat and it doesn't compare to the replacement seat. It definately makes a difference when you spend any amount of time on the tractor.

 

[tonyw]

nice set-up... I'm shorter than you and I'm constantly banging my knees into the dash, etc.

Thanks, everybody fr your suggestions!

Tony

 

[rrw1238]

I modified my original mounts also. My leg was always hitting the steering wheel when I tried to go for the clutch. I did it though by increasing the length of the rubber mounts I made new ones with black silicone sealant and some 1 inch pvc pipe for moulds. I cut pvc pipe in 2 inch lengthsThen split it length wise. I then filled up 2/3 rds of the length of the pipe with siliconeand pushe a 7/16 ths bolt in about a half and inch and smoothed the silicone out . Then I placed it bolt end downthrough a small board with holes in it and left it until it set up for one day. Then I finished filling the other end and put bolts in it and put those bolts through the board. Oh yes I sprayed the inside of the moulds with silicone lubricant (tire shine) before puting the sealant in the moulds. and put a rubber band around the molds to hold them together. After they had set up for 4 days I removed the mold and the product came right out like I had hoped. This raised my seat 1 1/4 inches I gained another inch with washers between the other mounts on the frame. my legs dont bump any more.
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[tonyw]

thanks, rrw1238! sounds like a good idea...
and it would keep me from having to have any welding done.
How sturdy is the silicone vs. the original rubber?
tony

 

[tonyw]

Thanks to everyone for your help on the seat question! I went to pick up a bush hog from the guy I bought my tractor from
and found a seat just. It's like one I found online... Hoye Tractor
but I paid a dollar or two less since I didn't have to pay shipping. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I did have to make a little modification to the bumpers to get the right seat height, but it works great.
BTW, if anyone needs a used seat from a 1401, just drop me a line.