Fix for wimpy B3030 seat?

lil_country · Oct 30, 2006

After running my 1947 2N Ford for 20 years I find my 3030 seat quite comfortable.

danbuf · Oct 30, 2006

Franco, what fix for steering wheel vibration are you referring to?
There was one which was basically a bracket, which doesnt seem to help much.
Have you found a different one?

Dan

white · Oct 30, 2006

I have had no luck on finding info for a better seat for the 3030. Until I see a better seat I am staying with my 2910 that has a great seat even after 3 hours of mowing each time I go out. My NH dealer tells me that Kubota knows about my comments but has not yet come up with any solution.

Charlesaf3 · Oct 31, 2006

So I've been using the f3680 seat on my b3030 for 20 hours now. Its great. Feels like I'm in a car with good suspension, even while bouncing over rough meadow. It has tilt, lumbar, and suspension adjustments. It is the cure for the b3030 seat, as Neil Messick said.

Double 00 Soul · Oct 31, 2006

Charles,

I noted that Messick's says the f-series seat adds 3 in. of height. Do you have long legs or doesn't the extra height make much difference in the ability to reach the pedals? I have short legs and this is the only thing holding me back from getting a comfortable seat so I can actually enjoy the seat time.

kcoulouris · Nov 1, 2006

I just purchased a new B7610 and complained about the horrible seat (which is very similar to the B3030 seat). The dealer made a few calls and determined that the deluxe B2910 seat will fit my B7610. I believe he said this was Kubota's remedy for the B3030 seat also.

The cost for the swap is $200. I'm not crazy about having to pay extra for a decent seat on my new tractor, but I can't imagine spending much time on that forward-tilting, hard, flat stock seat. The bad seat and pedal ergonomics **** near cost Kubota a sale to the very comfortable John Deere 2520.

Kevin

BenA · Nov 1, 2006

I wonder if that same seat will fit on the 7800.

Charlesaf3 · Nov 2, 2006

Double 00 Soul said:
Charles,

I noted that Messick's says the f-series seat adds 3 in. of height. Do you have long legs or doesn't the extra height make much difference in the ability to reach the pedals? I have short legs and this is the only thing holding me back from getting a comfortable seat so I can actually enjoy the seat time.

Yeah, I'm 6'5, so the extra height is a bonus for me. I'd be glad to measure the front of the seat to the pedals or whatever if you want.

ussie00 · Dec 5, 2006

Has anyone found anything else out about the seat replacements? I have new 3030hsdc, which I now have 8 hours on and the seat is horrible. After two hours of blowing snow I need a handful of Aleve for my back! I did some reading on here and see the seat from michigan seat looks like a replacement.Michigan Seat Company Is this the same seat as on the f3680 ? Sure looks the same.

Double 00 Soul · Dec 6, 2006

ussie00 said:
Has anyone found anything else out about the seat replacements? I have new 3030hsdc, which I now have 8 hours on and the seat is horrible. After two hours of blowing snow I need a handful of Aleve for my back! I did some reading on here and see the seat from michigan seat looks like a replacement.Michigan Seat Company Is this the same seat as on the f3680 ? Sure looks the same.

Guess I would have been even more upset if I'd shelled out the money for the cab and had to put up with the poor seat. I contacted Kubota and asked them if they'd heard of the issue with the B3030 seat. Evidently they have, they responded and said I'd be hearing from my dealer. Sure enough, the dealer contacted me and said they would be replacing the seat but were waiting for word on the specific seat to be used. The dealer came out and replaced the seat with one that is evidently from the Z series mowers. Have 0 seat time in the new seat but it looks less like a recliner and has more padding. I know of at least two sales Kubota has gained because of this excellent customer service. I have been thinking of buying a BX1850 because I'm not happy with my riding mower, however the 1850 appears to have the same seat as the B3030, now I know I'll be getting the 1850. I had let a neighbor try my B3030 but he said he wouldn't be getting one because of the seat, this was after only 1/2 hour of use and I had not told him I was uncomfortable in the seat, I was too proud of the tractor. After I told him how Kubota made the seat a non-issue, he said he'll be buying one.

Kudos to Kubota. They have all my future business.