New seat for B2630

[3rdgenorange]

I received a call from my Kubota dealer yesterday and my new seat is in. I thought it was a little bit more expensive than what I had heard ($69.99 + tax). My question is has anyone tried the new seat and is it worth the money. I know there has been some post about the seat for the BX and the process of getting the seat but I could not recall anyone posting about the pro's and con's of the new seat. Also is it hard to install?

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

newkubotaseat Kubota New B-BX Series Seat

 

[3rdgenorange]

Thanks for the quick reply, it sure does look more comfortable than the old one. Has anyone sat in one?

 

[DEERFIELD]

3rdgenorange:

The new seat is decidedly more comfortable-wider butt area-and reduced forward tilt. I was charged $49.99, which I feel is obscene given the number of complaints with the earlier seat and the fact price varies from $0.00 (reported by a few) to a reported high (yours) of $69.99.

Now, I should indicate my BX2350 had <50 hours when I ordered the seat after the discussion began on TBN. Certainly, that affects my opinion as to the charge amount.

As far as install-4 bolts (visible under the seat when tilted), <5 minutes.

 

[ByronBob]

The base price of the seat is less than that. I was given a break down of the cost of the seat plus my service charge cost. As you can see Messick's cost to anyone is way less than your cost.

Your dealer isn't helping you a whole bunch. As you might learn to see here on TBN that a few of the dealers who visit this site and offer their comments to us free of charge are the type of dealers I wish lived near me. So in some instances where I can I buy from them.

You in the future might think about that too as I do.

All the comments I've read say the seat is awesome. I ordered mine before I saw a picture of it. It couldn't be worse.

 

[SkunkWerX]

Keep in mind a few things.

The actual Kubota bulletin PIB-2007-027 issued May 8th, 2007 states that Kubota (KTC) will be shipping a New Seat to dealers for every B and BX series tractor sold with the OLD seat, from May 1st, 2007 onward.

No installation compensation is being offered by Kubota, meaning, they are not reimbursing dealers for the 4 bolt labor to swap any of these seats.

I am going to "assume" that any B or BX tractor SOLD BEFORE May 1st, 2007 will have to purchase their new seat. Sounds like some dealers are simply passing the low wholesale Cost to the customers (like Messick's where they list it at $38) , while other dealers are applying a mark-up, as they do with most standard parts. They typically have a range for their mark-ups, a commercial account buying a lot of parts gets a lower mark-up (volume discount) versus us schmucks that walk up the counter once a year for a filter or new blades.

The $69 quote sounds like that dealer has applied his usual retail over-the-counter mark-up, the $49 price sounds like somewhat of mark-up, but not totally obscene, they are probably just trying to pick up their cost to order and inventory and sell the part.

Bottomline: Sounds like anyone who made their tractor purchase After May 1st 2007, gets a new seat, free, period. Otherwise, you should get one by ordering, and hopefully for a "fair" price.

If your dealer tries to Jack-you-up on the price, then simply order from a trustworthy, reliable and cost effective (Messick's for example) source.

 

[3rdgenorange]

New Seat update: Left work early on Friday to pick up the new seat at the dealer. It was 70 dollars and some change. Hurried through the rest of my errands for the day. Got home around 2:30 in the afternoon and had the seat installed by 3:00. First impression was very good. A lot more cusion than the old seat. No forward tilt. Looked at the clock and decided to mow the yard to give it a good test. Decided to grease the tractor up before starting. 3.5 hours later I had the tractor greased. 1. ran out of grease. 2. problems putting new cartridge in. 3. Head on grease gun went bad and would not squirt the grease into the zirks. By now my chance of mowing had passed me by and my patience had been drained. Decided to wait until the next day. Saturday morning I was able to hold myself off until about 10:30. Started mowing, WOW what a differance. No more sliding forward, cushion really helps with the bumps and my butt was no longer numb after 1 hour of seat time. I was even able to go help my brother in law. After 4.5 hours I felt better than I used to after 1 hour with the old seat. For anyone who has a chance to get the new seat I would say it is worth every penny.

 

[DAP]

Ok, I'm in on the B series seat replacement. My dealer said he ordered them from Kubota in May but has not come in yet.

He's gonna charge me $25 and I'm gonna pay it.

But .. it looks like NEIL MESSICK has ordered every frigging seat in the NORTHERN HEMISPHERE!!!!!!

Smart move Neil!



Anyone wanna buy a Kubota seat (hardly used) ?

 

[fiddler kelly]

I was just talking to my dealer here in Newfoundland , Canada and he told me there is no deal going on here in Canada it is only in the U.S. He told me the seat would cost me approximately 250 Dollars . I told him about the seats at Messicks and he asked me if it was an actual Kubota seat with the crest on the back or was it a generic one.

For the ones who got their seats are they the real McCoy.

SO is only the actual seat replaced with none of the mechanism underneath it coming with the deal.Do all the bolt holes match so when you remove the seat from the meachanism ther willl be no drill of holes to make it fit?

 

[FrogLick]

From all the previous posts I've read regarding this seat replacement (and a response from Kubota), this is my understanding:

1. The seat is a new Kubota design refinement based upon customer satisfaction issues with the original and is a time limited offer.

2. The seats are coming from Kubota and are already on newly manufactured machines recently being delivered.

3. Only the seat itself is replaced. No other seat mechanism is included and the 4 mounting holes should match up with the original. I also gather that the arm rests will have to be moved over to the replacement from the original.

I'm waiting for my dealer to receive the seats they ordered so I have no first hand experience at this time but I'm hopeful that installation will be quick and easy and I'll be mowing in more comfort soon.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

For the ones who got their seats are they the real McCoy.

Yes they are.

It takes about 5 minutes to put it on. 4 bolts out, 4 bolts in.

If anyone else is wanting this, order now. We've almost pre-sold the entire lot that we ordered.... and our shipment has not even come in yet.

 

[bowhunter3030]

Yes they are.

It takes about 5 minutes to put it on. 4 bolts out, 4 bolts in.

If anyone else is wanting this, order now. We've almost pre-sold the entire lot that we ordered.... and our shipment has not even come in yet.

I order one from you the other day for a 3030. Are the arms easy to install, also?

 

[BlacknTan]

My dealer told me 25 bucks when they come in..

He doesn't want the old seat back.

I've got a great dealer. He does what he says he'll do, fair pricing, knowledgable staff! What more could one ask??

Evans Equipment
Remsen, NY

 

[BCNU]

Neil, do you know if the new seats have pre tapped holes for the arm rest? I have been emailing Jeff from your parts department but he wasn't sure. If you could let me know I would appreciate it as I would like to get one on order from you if they are. Thanks in advance for any info!!

 

[crbr]

newkubotaseat Kubota New B-BX Series Seat

 

[fiddler kelly]

Bcnu I got my seat on Friday and yes they have the pre drilled and tepped holed for the armrest and the mounting onto the seat mechanism.

 

[BCNU]

Thanks for the reply. placed a order with Messicks friday for mine. They are on backorder but hopefully for not too long. I will be doing alot of aerorating this september so it would be nice to have the seat before then.

 

[fiddler kelly]

BCNU what was the final cost to you of seat including shipping ,exchange rate, gst ?

 

[BCNU]

They mentioned nothing about exchange. Seat was $38.00 plus $10.77 for shipping for a total of $48.77

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

Neil, do you know if the new seats have pre tapped holes for the arm rest? I have been emailing Jeff from your parts department but he wasn't sure. If you could let me know I would appreciate it as I would like to get one on order from you if they are. Thanks in advance for any info!!

Yes, they are tapped.

I have been asking when we are going to be getting these. Sounds like they are going to be trickling in slowly, we're due for another half dozen in two weeks. At this rate, its going to take a good while to get all that I ordered.