BX suspension seat....again....

[George the Beagle]

This appears to be a relatively recent offering. Has anyone bit the bullet on one of these yet? Kubota BX1800-BX2300-BX2600 Series KM 136 Seat & Suspension Kits | Tractorseats.com

 

[thirdroc17]

Looked at them, but way out my price league.

 

[ZTMAN]

The OEM seat is fine for me. Actually has pretty good springs in the rear IMO. If I am bouncing around in the seat, then I am going to fast for conditions. Don't want a suspension seat to take away my safety alert.

 

[diesel85]

If anything, I want an air-ride seat for my truck...

 

[dieselbob69]

Nice. I saw one on eBay around same price, now I'll have to see if I can find it again my lawn sucks and a few less jolts to the back would be nice....I do run with lower pressure in tires to help...

 

[ArmyAviatr]

I bought the electrical version for my BX2680. My previous tractor BX1800 had a mechanical spring suspension seat and it was ok. The electrical air version is awesome. I also bought the lateral isolation assembly. I have 2 compressed vertebra in my back and 20 minutes on the tractor before was very painful. Now I can mow 3 plus hours without bothering my back. I made my own mounting plate and removed the springs to keep the overall height as close to factory as possible. I also ran separate wire to power the seat. There is auxiliary power back there one could use under the blue tape.

 

[oosik]

My OEM seat is just fine. I do not expect my M6040 to ride like a Cadillac as I work my property. I can see a superior seat if it involves a medical condition.

 

[George the Beagle]

I bought the electrical version for my BX2680. My previous tractor BX1800 had a mechanical spring suspension seat and it was ok. The electrical air version is awesome....

Thank you ArmyAviatr for answering the question. I too have a tender back and the addition of foam filled front tires stiffened up the ride much more than I anticipated. These seats are indeed pricey, but not out of the question. Your feedback helps in making a decision. Thanks.

 

[ArmyAviatr]

I am not sure how they mount their seat. I found that when I placed my seat in the factory mount I felt like I was sliding off the seat. Also all together it raised the seat about 3 inches plus the seat was tilted forward. I found the lowest possible height I could based off the fuel tank and propped a level on the tank at that height. I then cut out my hinge arms using the factory bracket as a rough guide. I then found some 1 3/4 steel tubing with 1/8 wall and found the proper length minus the rubber bumper from the original springs. The cross bar the springs sit on has a slight angle to it so I cut the tubing the proper length and angle (welded the angle side to new bracket) I also had to shim the bumper so they wouldn't fall out of the tubing. I then took some steel plate and welded together for my base plate and welded the pivot arms and tubing to the plate. I also used some angle iron to fabricate a bracket for the locking mechanism so the seat wouldn't flop forward if it ever rolled over. I also ditched the factory seat slider because the seat I bought had a slider on it. Using the Grammer seat, slider, lateral disconnect and my bracket only raised the seat 1/2 an inch. Here are some pictures.

 

[George the Beagle]

Good info, thanks very much. If it requires that much modification to make it work, I guess I'll pass.

 

[5030]

Talon makes a much less expensive alternative than the Grammer which is high buck.

 

[ArmyAviatr]

The company indicates they supply the proper mounting hardware. I would ask what their return policy is, in case it doesn't work for you.

 

[BravoXray]

I hated to stock seat on my BX when I bought it. Shortly thereafter I found a good deal on a seat at Rural King, so I bought one. I had to make an adapter to fit the stock seat mount, but a little steel strap, tubing and welding was all it took make it fit.
OMG what a difference it made, cool in the summer and WAY more comfortable.

 

[crbr]

BX,

Thank you for the seat modification post. Done and done. Appreciate the additional photos and advice. I emulated your build on my BX. I do nothing but mow with it. I have a 7800 for attachment work, etc. and larger areas to mowing.

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[5030]

I have the same seat (from Rural King) on my M9000 open station. It's cordura so it's water resistant and light years more comfortable than the stock vinyl butt sweater seat Kubota uses (and wants a fortune for).

 

[RalphVa]

The B2601 is SO MUCH MORE comfortable than the JD 2025R. Mostly, it's lower pressures on the R14T tires vs. the R4s.

 

[Bill Guenthner]

A grand for a tractor seat. No, I think the standard seat will do. It could be a lot worse.

 

[dj1701]

I put a Grammer seat on. Best mod yet.

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/20180621_193303-jpg.733539/

 

[walker450]

I also modified my BX seat. I have a 2015 BX25D and added isolation mounts that come on an Exmark zero turn and ordered a suspension mount from Amazon, welded up a bracket, using stock seat, works good except the suspension part has bent slightly and isn't quite as cushy as before.

I did lost the ability to twist it around for the backhoe but that system was a PITA anyways, now I just fold it down and sit on the back.

My thread: Added a Suspension Seat to my BX

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