Seat Repair/Replacement

[BX25Dave]

I let my son borrow the tractor, Kubota BX25DLB, and it survived a hail storm, except for the seat. In looking for a seat replacement, all I can find is a new seat, listed at over $1300.00. The seat is ok, except for the bottom. Does anyone know where I can get just the bottom? It looks like it is removable but I can't find it. The seat from the drawings is K2751-41123 (old number K2771-41120) Any help would certainly be appreciated. I like the seat it is comfortable, but hate to spend lots of $$$ for a new one when just the bottom is bad. Thanks again!

 

[g_man]

Two years ago I was welding over head and some hot weld dropped on my seat. Forgot to wet down my cover sheets - Duh.

Anyway, I just wanted to keep the injury from growing. Going against much advise in favor of more complicated repairs, I just put several coats of Liquid Electrical Tape from Home Despot on it. I use the tractor summer and winter and have to place my knee on the hole when I take my tarp cover on and off. The repair has held up fine and looks the same as it did two years ago.

This might help ???

gg

 

[GrizBota]

If you’re fortunate enough to have a local upholstery shop, you might give them a ring. Although the liquid electrical tape fix does look to be viable.

 

[crbr]

I have an OEM seat from a BX1880 that is available. No idea is it fits your BX 25 series as I did not do a cross walk.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

find a guy/gal that does old car seats, or boat seats or do it yourself.,it's not that hard. Only special tools will be a set of 'hog ring' pliers and the clips. get them at TSC type stores.

 

[Smokeydog]

Durafit covers fit tight,

are inexpensive, tuff and nice upgrade to vinyl.

 

[jyoutz]

Durafit covers fit tight, View attachment 110736 are inexpensive, tuff and nice upgrade to vinyl.

I bought one of those after buying my tractor new, to protect the seat, and the cordura is nicer to sit on than vinyl. I highly recommend them for about $45.

 

[Kurtee]

Try these folks
Search (tractorseats.com)

Not that far away from me and have been there for a long time.

 

[fried1765]

find a guy/gal that does old car seats, or boat seats or do it yourself.,it's not that hard. Only special tools will be a set of 'hog ring' pliers and the clips. get them at TSC type stores.

Nice looking seat cover.
NOW......you guys are gonna give me chit though.
I replaced the seat on my L48 TLB with a WHITE one!
Much cooler when sitting out in the hot sun.
So far, I have been able to keep it clean, by throwing an old towel on it.... when I sit.

 

[Smokeydog]

Nice looking seat cover.
NOW......you guys are gonna give me chit though.
I replaced the seat on my L48 TLB with a WHITE one!
Much cooler when sitting out in the hot sun.
So far, I have been able to keep it clean, by throwing an old towel on it.... when I sit.

White seat on a L48 tractor? You took the 4 post ROPS top off your TLB? No wonder you are in the sun. You use the bucket to carry your golf clubs? You deserve a little chit. Guess that’s what the towel is for.
Seriously finding out what works best for your situation is what makes tractoring and sharing ideas enjoyable.
Respectfully,
Smokeydog

 

[jyoutz]

Nice looking seat cover.
NOW......you guys are gonna give me chit though.
I replaced the seat on my L48 TLB with a WHITE one!
Much cooler when sitting out in the hot sun.
So far, I have been able to keep it clean, by throwing an old towel on it.... when I sit.

I bought the light grey cordura. Lighter color but still doesn’t look dirty.

 

[D2Cat]

Nice looking seat cover.
NOW......you guys are gonna give me chit though.
I replaced the seat on my L48 TLB with a WHITE one!
Much cooler when sitting out in the hot sun.
So far, I have been able to keep it clean, by throwing an old towel on it.... when I sit.

One thing for sure, if your tractor is ever stolen it will easy to identify from a distance!!

 

[BX25Dave]

Thanks so much to everyone for their solutions! I think I covered them all. The BX1880 seat does not cross. I used the liquid electrical tape on the holes in the seat to keep the water out of the interior. I checked with Tractorseats.com (good site) but they had no replacement available and I purchased a Durafit cover (in Kubota Orange) during the Labor Day sale and got some $$$ off.
However, I DID NOT PUT A WHITE SEAT ON, that way too much over the top!
Thanks again for thehelp and assistance!

 

[cthomas]

On a related question, anyone take the seat apart? Have a spare car seat heater and thought "Yep, heated seats on my tractor would be cool in the winter time" The tractor is a LX2610 HSDC. Have not got it into the shop to really study it.

 

[GrizBota]

Send a picture once you get the orange seat cover installed. About how much do they go for?

 

[jyoutz]

Send a picture once you get the orange seat cover installed. About how much do they go for?

My Durafit seat cover and arm rest covers cost $45 as a set.

 

[D2Cat]

Send a picture once you get the orange seat cover installed. About how much do they go for?

Best place I've seen to get a good selection is Ebay. Many colors to fit many models.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1834363070...gfyJYl+/FuQGtVMs8gILUgiQ==|tkp:Bk9SR87NqLHNYg

 

[BX25Dave]

I got the covers direct from Durafit. The covers were $39.95 + $6.95 Shipping. I did get a 10% off discount for Labor Day. They had lots of colors and 3 fabrics to choose from Easy ordering.

 

[fried1765]

White seat on a L48 tractor? You took the 4 post ROPS top off your TLB? No wonder you are in the sun. You use the bucket to carry your golf clubs? You deserve a little chit. Guess that’s what the towel is for.
Seriously finding out what works best for your situation is what makes tractoring and sharing ideas enjoyable.
Respectfully,
Smokeydog

I absolutely did know I was going to catch some "chit" about the white seat.
I have never even once played golf, though!
The ROPS is removed for two reasons: (1)Much easier to use machine in low hanging woods.
(2) In keeping with the surroundings, I want my dedicated REAL TLB to look a bit more like a regular tractor (without hard canopy roof).

 

[Smokeydog]

I absolutely did know I was going to catch some "chit" about the white seat.
I have never even once played golf, though!
The ROPS is removed for two reasons: (1)Much easier to use machine in low hanging woods.
(2) In keeping with the surroundings, I want my dedicated REAL TLB to look a bit more like a regular tractor (without hard canopy roof).

If that that makes you happy, that’s all that matters.

Got a new Durafit cover for the B26 today. Same seat for TLB series. The new cover doesn’t have a cutout for the document holder. Called Durafit and they said the new style but has pockets.