muz123 1,191 #1 Posted April 2, 2015 I have a 520-h and it needs a new seat, i've been looking on sites on the internet and can't seem a good seat. I am looking for a seat with arm-rests like the original seat had. any good web-sites or ideas were to buy a seat? [0-220$ range] Thanks, Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #2 Posted April 2, 2015 Heres a pretty good recent thread on the matter. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildHorses 378 #3 Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) I bought one from NorthernTool for my 520.http://m.northerntool.com/products/shop~tools~product_200395377_200395377 It was on sale for $100 when I bought it, I may have had a coupon code also I can't remember. The only issue I have with it is that the back flops forward when I put gas in the mower, not a big deal but something you don't have with a rigid seat back. The plus side is you can leave it outside in the sun and fold it down and it's not baking hot 5 minutes later. It also comes with the sliding track hardware so if yours is lpose or rusted solid you won't have to buy that. It also comes with the sliding track hardware so if yours is loose or rusted solid you won't have to buy that. Edit-I see my link doesn't work. It's the same seat as the "surplus seat" but through Northern. Just do a search for the Universal Fold-Down Seat — Black, Model# 367040 Edited April 3, 2015 by danielbaute 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,932 #4 Posted April 2, 2015 http://www.surpluscenter.com/Brands/Seat-Solutions/355-UNIVERSAL-FOLD-DOWN-BLACK-SEAT-W-ARMRESTS-1-3206.axd Nothing more needs to be said!!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #5 Posted April 2, 2015 Except maybe... that's a nice price. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #6 Posted April 2, 2015 About 5 years back Lowes carried a high back seat made by Arnold. They no longer carry them however you can find them elsewhere but they are expensive. Those were the best seat I used to buy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muz123 1,191 #7 Posted April 2, 2015 Thanks, i think ill get the one off of surplus center because its a good price an it also has the arms. dave... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 479 #8 Posted April 2, 2015 I was thinking about this one for my 310 http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200519226_200519226?cm_mmc=Google-pla-_-Seats-_-Lawn%20Tractor%20%2B%20Utility%20Vehicle%20Seats-_-27005&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=27005&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=27005&gclid=CMWak6Hy0MQCFdcZgQodR5oA7Q 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #9 Posted April 2, 2015 Matt- That looks like a very hard seat. Do yourself a favor and step up on the price and buy one of those arnolds I was talking about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,932 #10 Posted April 2, 2015 That surplus center seat is the most comfy I ever sat on. I got 6 yrs. on it now and not a blemish on it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 479 #11 Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) Matt- That looks like a very hard seat. Do yourself a favor and step up on the price and buy one of those arnolds I was talking about. Well, you know as well as I do that my 310 wont get tons of seat time. I'm more interested in a correct "look" that will be clean without looking totally "universal bolt-on" either. So, from a looks perspective, I'm not a big fan of the high back seats. I feel like I took my parents kitchen table arm chair, chopped off the legs and bolted it on my tractor. Edited April 2, 2015 by grnlark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildHorses 378 #12 Posted April 3, 2015 (edited) Well, you know as well as I do that my 310 wont get tons of seat time. I'm more interested in a correct "look" that will be clean without looking totally "universal bolt-on" either. So, from a looks perspective, I'm not a big fan of the high back seats. I feel like I took my parents kitchen table arm chair, chopped off the legs and bolted it on my tractor. I don't like the look of the high back seats either. I see some that look like they bolted a recliner on the rear fender pan. The "surplus seat" really isn't any higher than a factory high back seat from Wheel Horse, it's actually a little shorter than the factory 520 seat, not by a lot but it was noticable. Edited April 3, 2015 by danielbaute 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muz123 1,191 #13 Posted April 3, 2015 I like the high back seats for comfort and for my back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chex313 123 #14 Posted April 5, 2015 and for real comfort... at $350 http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200268424_200268424 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muz123 1,191 #15 Posted April 5, 2015 that seat does look real nice, but a little pricey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butch 194 #16 Posted April 6, 2015 Thanks, i think ill get the one off of surplus center because its a good price an it also has the arms. dave... I have that seat and love it. Very comfy and roomy. Love the arms to lean on. I've almost fallen asleep in that seat numerous times!! It bolts right on. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muz123 1,191 #17 Posted April 6, 2015 I just ordered mine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robojoe9 28 #18 Posted April 9, 2015 I just bought one from Northern tool for my 310-8. $52 shipped. Very nice seat IMO. Will see how it holds up. Nothing fancy, just a low back similar to original. Bolted right up. MU 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nrwracing1 6 #19 Posted April 9, 2015 I got mine from tractor supply only 60 bucks and more comfortable than original. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites