6500 Seat. Replace, Repair, Different Seat?

[Tim_in_IA]

I have what was the stock seat on the 6500 4WD in 2005. My tractor is outside a lot and the seat did not shed water or snow very well. Also the material seems to crack quite easily in the elements. I have the seat off and I am trying to decide if I replace with the same model which is about $350 or if I replace the bottom pad for around $150 or if i select a seat that would do better in the elements? Since this seat is ridgid and does not fold it becomes a container for snow or water if the little hole gets plugged. The seat was very comfortable and I tried getting covers from a dealer but they were too small. That has me thinking that Mahindra changed to a smaller seat a few years down the road. Thanks in advance.

Replacement bottom:
Amazon.com: Milsco/Michigan V5300 Original Replacement Seat Cushion - Black, Model# 7950: Automotive


Replacement Seat:
Michigan Seat Highback Suspension Seat — Black, Model# V-5300 | Suspension Seats| Northern Tool + Equipment

 

[oldpilgrim]

you might try one of these too.

Tractor Supply Co. - Enjoy searching:tractor seat

 

[George2615]

I went with a universal spring suspension seat from TSC for about $100. I did have to drill 2 new mount holes but wasn't hard to install.

 

[Tim_in_IA]

I went with a universal spring suspension seat from TSC for about $100. I did have to drill 2 new mount holes but wasn't hard to install.

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Sorry if these come out sideways I am using the android app. I went with a 109$ flip seat from the local farm store. Bolted right on. Folded seat will protect more and make it easier to cover.

 

[SPYDERLK]

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I have what was the stock seat on the 6500 4WD in 2005. My tractor is outside a lot and the seat did not shed water or snow very well. Also the material seems to crack quite easily in the elements.

Thats terrible! You didnt sit on it when it was iced did you? ... It looks identical to the seat on my '06 7520. Mine stays outside 100% but has a canopy. The seat is fine at 1400 hrs. The supplier must have made an improvement in cover material. :confused3:
larry

 

[George2615]

Glad you found one that was an easy replacement.

 

[Tim_in_IA]

Thats terrible! You didnt sit on it when it was iced did you? ... It looks identical to the seat on my '06 7520. Mine stays outside 100% but has a canopy. The seat is fine at 1400 hrs. The supplier must have made an improvement in cover material. :confused3:
larry

I always cleared it off before sitting on it. The material seemed very brittle in the cold. My new flip seat is open in the lower back so it wont hold moisture of any kind. Fingers crossed