Want to upgrade/change the 2210 seat....

Buckie · Mar 15, 2005

I would like to change out the low back stiff seat on my new 2210 and get a high back, better suspended seat. (like I had on an older JD mower....with a much more comfortable ride). Is this possible to do? If so, could someone tell me what kind of seat would work? I can have my dealer get me a seat and put it on for me.....just don't know what to ask for, etc. thanks, everyone.

DJLX · Mar 15, 2005

I believe someone posting here put a X series seat on their 2210. Maybe the X series se seat would be nice.

Buckie · Mar 15, 2005

thankyou! I found an older post by "chevy" and you are right. there is a photo of a better seat that was put on a 2210. Great! I can't imagine why JD would put the lowback and far stiffer seat on the 2210.....it's really a come-down from the seat that was on my JD mower. What were they thinking, do you suppose? Price point? etc.

DJLX · Mar 15, 2005

<What were they thinking, do you suppose? Price point? etc. >
Probably- isn't the 2210 the Economy tractor, although didn't the 2210 come out before the X series?

johndeere_2210 · Mar 15, 2005

I have completely upgraded my 2210 seat, which now includes an X-series seat and full suspension. It not difficult and since doing it, two of my buddies have made the change. If you are interested in some "seat pictures" or further details, then email me on the side and I would be happy to send them.

h20camper · Mar 16, 2005

I purchased just the platform/suspension (Part # AM134254) for the x series and was able to mount it on my 2210. All I had to do was remove the slide rails from the new platform, drill four new holes to match the 2210 slide rail holes into the new platform's base and then bolt it down. One another thing you'll need to do is relocate the seat adjustment bar from the x series platform to the 2210's slide rail. A few washers are required between the 2210 rails and the x platform to give clearance for the adjuster. The seat from the 2210 will mount to the new platform without any problem. It is definitely worth the effort and money. Much superior ride.

DJLX · Mar 16, 2005

Actually I haven't noticed that the ride is harder in the 2210 as opposed to the X585. Of course the way I've been forgetting lately maybe I just don't remember what the X ride was like /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif The cheap way of making the ride better is to eat lots of fattening foods /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Docsknotinn · Mar 16, 2005

I tried that but then steering wheel clearance is an issue !! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

johndeere_2210 · Mar 17, 2005

I agree, the seat gets much closer to the steering wheel. As mentioned if any of you guys want pictures of my set up just email me and I will forward them.

Notice in the picture of my machine, it was one of the first and does not have the HST decal on the side panels as you will see on the newer machine, plus in the brochure there is no image on the side panels. This picture was taken with the turf tires and I now have R4's on the tractor. 2210

Bob_Hoehn · Mar 17, 2005

Buckie,
I agree. The seat is about my only complaint. I have ordered an X series seat (not the suspension platform) for my 2210. It is supposed to be in tomorrow. I will let you know how it goes.