Air ride seat option

[Country1]

Has anyone added the air ride seat option to a cab tractor and regretted spending the money? I'm having trouble deciding if I want to add that option to my tractor build. None of the dealers in my area have a unit equipped with air ride to try. Looking for some opinions.

Thanks,

Rick

 

[leonz]

I can tell you with 22 years of experience with air seats they are worth every penny and your back and lower spine will thank you for it buying the deluxe seating system with the arm rests and hevay cushioning.

The only thing that comes close is the seat that Volvo has for its construction equipment line for its operators stations.:thumbsup:

 

[Country1]

Are you speaking generally about air ride seats or specifically about the M series air seat?

 

[leonz]

Air seats in general as most have a rubber bladder
with a shock absorber on the rear of the seat to slow
the bounce rebound other wise you would be bounced
out of the seat if you are not buckled in.

 

[DDT]

I installed one in my new L 5740 and love it......just wish Kubota haqd a option for it.

 

[KB9UDE]

Not a Kubota but my Deere 4720 Cab has air ride seat and I love it!!

All our JD AG equipment also has air ride seats.

 

[shownuff]

when you nsay "air ride " are you saying there is a compressor onboard or its an adjustable suspension seat?

 

[TripleR]

We originally wanted an air suspension seat on our M8540, but after spending several months on ours, we have decided it is not worth the extra money.

I am not saying an air suspension is not smoother, just that ours is comfortable enough for us not to feel the need for one.

I would like one on our L5030 though.

 

[Country1]

The standard seat is adjustable suspension. Optional air ride has an on board compressor with for and aft movement.

 

[TripleR]

One consideration might be how much time you are going to spend in the seat. Pretty much all the farmers have air suspension due to the day in day out use.

Will you be in the seat long enough for it to really matter...etc.

Another will be your terrain or type of use.

 

[shownuff]

bostrom makes a real nice riding mechanical suspension seat that requires no air, they have arm rests too but they are about 350...

 

[PSDStu]

The standard seat is adjustable suspension. Optional air ride has an on board compressor with for and aft movement.

With the Air Ride seat in the M series, the seat stays the same, but the base is replaced.

On my M5040 it was $450 for the air seat.......and worth every penny to me.

 

[TripleR]

With the Air Ride seat in the M series, the seat stays the same, but the base is replaced.

On my M5040 it was $450 for the air seat.......and worth every penny to me.

Did you use your tractor before adding the air ride?

 

[Country1]

:thumbsup:

Did you use your tractor before adding the air ride?

that's the question.....