Best Seat for Small Tractor

Meight · Jul 29, 2013

So my Yanmar 2210 (25hp) tractor came with a old snapper lawn mower seat which wasn't a good seat 20 years ago. So I'm dying to get a nice new comfy seat especially since the L5/S1 disc in my back is herniated (no need for the you shouldn't be using your tractor speech, thats what the significant other is for). Anyway I'm looking for something with some suspension/cushion in the seat and maybe something that swivels. I do not care if it looks out of place on a small tractor. As always you'll suggestions and opinions are greatly appreciated.

creekbend · Jul 29, 2013

There are several types of Seats available. Check out these websites. There are more. Best wishes. Tractor Supply Online Store - - Home Page www.NorthernTool.com

Meight · Jul 30, 2013

Ok, so after looking at a few it appears that Northern Tool has a couple of possibilities. Out of the two below which one would provide the most comfort?

Michigan Seat Highback Suspension Seat, Model# V-5300 | Suspension Seats| Northern Tool + Equipment
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Suspension Seat with Hydraulic Shock Absorber | Suspension Seats| Northern Tool + Equipment

Thanks for the help.

creekbend · Jul 30, 2013

The final choice must be yours, but please make sure that the Seat that you finally choose, fits your Make and Model. Try placing a call to double check. Best wishes.

Meight · Sep 4, 2013

Went ahead and decided on the Michigan Suspension seat in the link above.

I started with a piece of scrap ply to create a template so that I could try a couple of different ways of mounting it. After I figured out the best way of mounting I got a piece of 1/4" steel plate. Ground down the edges/corners, drilled, and painted it. Also installed a set of vibration isolators.

So far the seat has been a major improvement over the POS snapper lawnmower seat that use to be on there.

See pics below: