Seat Hot In Summer

texas42

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B2601
Nov 27, 2023
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Aubrey, TX
Got a new B2601 during the winter, and really like the machine.
However, now that summer is upon us the black seat gets really hot
In fact so hot it almost burns
I realize I can tip the seat forward when off the tractor to help some,
but what, if anything, are others doing for this?
Thanks in advance for any help
 

DustyRusty

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2020 BX23S, BX2822 Snowblower, Curtis Deluxe Cab,
Nov 8, 2015
6,237
4,816
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North East CT
A couple of large beach towels folded over the seat should provide you with comfort and a little padding as an extra benefit.
 

rc51stierhoff

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B2650, MX6000, Ford 8N, (BX sold)
Sep 13, 2021
2,553
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Ohio
Got a new B2601 during the winter, and really like the machine.
However, now that summer is upon us the black seat gets really hot
In fact so hot it almost burns
I realize I can tip the seat forward when off the tractor to help some,
but what, if anything, are others doing for this?
Thanks in advance for any help
I try my best to park in the shade…if not possible I flip the seat up. If you don’t have much shade maybe consider a canopy? 🥃
 

NCL4701

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L4701, T2290, WC68, grapple, BB1572, Farmi W50R, Howes 500, 16kW IMD gen, WG24
Apr 27, 2020
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Central Piedmont, NC
Park in the shade, flip seat up, towel or cloth seat cover. If you wear shorts some sort of cover is almost required.
 

Elliott in GA

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LX 2610SU w/535,LP RCR1860,FDR1660,SGC0554,FSP500, DD BBX60005
Mar 10, 2021
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fried1765

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Kubota L48 TLB, Ford 1920 FEL, Ford 8N, SCAG Liberty Z, Gravely Pro.
Nov 14, 2019
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5,066
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Eastham, Ma
Got a new B2601 during the winter, and really like the machine.
However, now that summer is upon us the black seat gets really hot
In fact so hot it almost burns
I realize I can tip the seat forward when off the tractor to help some,
but what, if anything, are others doing for this?
Thanks in advance for any help
My OEM seat was black.
I replaced it with white aftermarket vinyl (can be wiped clean) specifically to avoid the hot seat issue.
 

jyoutz

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MX6000 HST open station, FEL, 6’ cutter, forks, 8’ rear blade, 7’ cultivator
Jan 14, 2019
2,972
2,015
113
Edgewood, New Mexico
Got a new B2601 during the winter, and really like the machine.
However, now that summer is upon us the black seat gets really hot
In fact so hot it almost burns
I realize I can tip the seat forward when off the tractor to help some,
but what, if anything, are others doing for this?
Thanks in advance for any help
Go to the Durafit website, or search for them on Amazon. Find the correct fit cordura seat cover. $40 and problem solved. It will also protect your seat.
 

GeoHorn

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M4700DT, LA1002FEL, Ferguson5-8B Compactor-Roller, 10KDumpTrailer, RTV-X900
May 18, 2018
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3,316
113
Texas
My little Craftsman lawn “tractor” also had a hot black vinyl seat…and i ordered a fabric seat-slip-cover for it. Problem solved.
 

Sidekick

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Kioti CK2620SE cab, RTV-X, BX2360, Z726XKW-3-60
Jul 29, 2023
553
496
63
N.Y,
I put the Kubota plastic roof on my BX that keeps me out of the sun also.