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Some angle iron, a few nuts and bolts and yer good to go
Zero turn mower seat
- Thread starter Mad_mat222
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I have a Milsco v5300 seat with suspension on my Snapper Pro. My ZTR is now very comfortable and a great ride!
I have the 5300 on my Snapper Pro and love it!
I can vouch for the Trac Seat on mine, bought brand new Scag without suspension seat, added one under my OE seat (had to use some 1" square tube steel to offset from seat brackets). Night and day difference on the ride. Possible option for saving on pre-made suspension integrated seat.
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billypumper
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Seat warehouse has free shipping, my new seat slides and isn't fixed in one position, it came with a no brainier switch on the bottom also.
Well the ones I've seen aren't made with plywood and not knowing what you want to spend for a seat here's a link
https://www.tractorseats.com/c-178-hustler-lawn-mower-seats.aspx And here's a link from Amazon for a cheapie..
Other than that the only thing I can suggest is to tear the old one apart and rebuild it, using the old parts as a templet. Don't like plywood, got to Menards or someplace grab some 18 or 20 gauge sheet metal and us it as your base, go to Michaels or another hobby store buy your foam / batting cushioning and Pleather / Marine material, and build your new seat, Good luck
I don't know how much you weigh, but when you go over a bump, does it jar your back? If you can afford it, I'd get a Suspension seat. Amazon sells them. They're not cheap, but they're worth it for not breaking your back while mowing grass.
billypumper
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One thing I forgot to mention, the new seat is 4 inches thick, the armrest are 3 inches thick and move up and down, the seat slides forward and back 12 inches , fit like a glove, studs matched up correctly with no modifications for $175 dollars, the dealer wanted $600 for something that should have been mounted in a go cart.
Mad_mat222
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Thanks for all the replies. I’m in Australia so most of those option will prove too expensive. I looked at some of the suspension bases and they were over $300 just for the base.
The reason for replacing is the plywood rotted, screws pulled and the seat flew off when the boys were driving to a job.
Seat warehouse had a note that said after 10 years it was now closed. Not sure if I understood correctly
Northern tool had a good range but I think shipping to Oz would suck.
I grabbed a $60 seat from BCF. I should do the trick. It’s just a plastic frame with a cushion on it.
The reason for replacing is the plywood rotted, screws pulled and the seat flew off when the boys were driving to a job.
Seat warehouse had a note that said after 10 years it was now closed. Not sure if I understood correctly
Northern tool had a good range but I think shipping to Oz would suck.
I grabbed a $60 seat from BCF. I should do the trick. It’s just a plastic frame with a cushion on it.
