Seat for YM336D

R Barger · Jan 18, 2015

Anybody got an idea on a suspension seat for YM336D. Here's a picture of one I put on my YM2002D. I just can't come up with a plan for the 336?

kenmac · Jan 18, 2015

I use the stock seat.. Remove the rubber bumpers ,and installed springs from a riding mower... It works great !

R Barger · Jan 19, 2015

kenmac said:
I use the stock seat.. Remove the rubber bumpers ,and installed springs from a riding mower... It works great !

The 336 has springs as original equipment. I just thought the better seat would be a lot more comfortable. It sure is on the 2002. It will mean making a new mounting bracket. I was hoping some had allready done one and could give me some Ideas.I'll take a pictur today and post it later.

One problem is the factory seat bracket is slightly off center so the bracket will have to compensate for that.

grainger12002 · Jan 19, 2015

Hey There RB, I am interested to hear an idea or two, I am ready to upgrade mine.

R Barger · Jan 19, 2015

grainger12002 said:
Hey There RB, I am interested to hear an idea or two, I am ready to upgrade mine.

I bet there is someone who has attempted to replace there's. Maybe we can learn by there mistakes and successes.

Markey · Jan 19, 2015

R Barger said:
The 336 has springs as original equipment. I just thought the better seat would be a lot more comfortable. It sure is on the 2002. It will mean making a new mounting bracket. I was hoping some had allready done one and could give me some Ideas.I'll take a pictur today and post it later.View attachment 407523 View attachment 407524 View attachment 407525 View attachment 407526 View attachment 407527 View attachment 407528 View attachment 407525One problem is the factory seat bracket is slightly off center so the bracket will have to compensate for that.

Where did you find those caps that go over the large seat springs? Thank you in advance.

R Barger · Jan 19, 2015

Markey said:
Where did you find those caps that go over the large seat springs? Thank you in advance.

I just kept looking for something that was the right size. These were end caps on a container that wire nuts came in. Sometime you have to use what ever works.

Rustyiron · Jan 19, 2015

I put a suspension seat on mine, I think it was a "grammar" brand seat with built in suspension and little arm rests kinda. This was back in the 80's sometime ago and no pics, but I'm sure it involved a little fab work adding metal to make a flat mounting surface. Wish I kept that little tractor! That transmission was the best (3 sp + rev) on the column with no clutching, then 4 speeds (maybe 3) in the "box".

bmaverick · Jan 31, 2015

Rustyiron said:
I put a suspension seat on mine, I think it was a "grammar" brand seat with built in suspension and little arm rests kinda. This was back in the 80's sometime ago and no pics, but I'm sure it involved a little fab work adding metal to make a flat mounting surface. Wish I kept that little tractor! That transmission was the best (3 sp + rev) on the column with no clutching, then 4 speeds (maybe 3) in the "box".

Something like this? Universal Fold-Down Seat, Black - Tractor Supply Co.

As for the Yanmars restored by Fredricks, they use a seat type very close to this one:
The high back has my vote, especially when a person is on the tractor all day. It saves your back from aching when you turn in for the night.
Deluxe Ultra-High Back Tractor Seat, Black - Tractor Supply Co.