Replacement seats for JD 318

[Wood Burning Fool]

My current seat is tore up really bad. I must replace the thing before using the tractor. Does anyone have some recommendations on brand and style. I'm looking to spend about 100 bucks. I found the following seat online, I know I will need to fabricate a mounting plate, but I run a machine shop and that won't be a problem. Is anyone using this seat currently?

Universal Tractor Seat with Adjustable Suspension, Yellow - 0278213 | Tractor Supply Company

Are the original low back or high back seats actually the best?

I also found these units on ebay:

John Deere Tractor / Gator Seat with Logo - High Back 18" Seat - NEW | eBay


Thank you in advance for help anyone can give.

 

[Ray_Fort_White]

I was wondering what you ended up buying??? I want to swap my JD stock seat for one with suspension. If you bought one with springs or shocks I'd like to know how you like it.

Thanks,

 

[Wood Burning Fool]

Thanks for asking.

I did buy a seat, but not one with any suspension. I bought a seat very comparable to the original, but at half the price... (a sale at Farm & Fleet) for 65 bucks. It is an all steel body with NO plastic, so I'm very happy. We'll see how long the bright yellow outer covering lasts.