squonk 44,503 #24801 Posted 15 hours ago On 10/27/2025 at 11:30 AM, ebinmaine said: Having a suspension of any kind on a seat is actually detrimental. I added springs to my 857 and 875 and what a difference it made on the ride! 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sodaking27 1,044 #24802 Posted 15 hours ago Repaired where the seat support brace connects on the 315-8. This was one of the worst I’ve seen. Good to go now. Planning to use the 315 as my plow tractor this winter. 8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 74,396 #24803 Posted 14 hours ago 3 minutes ago, squonk said: I added springs to my 857 and 875 and what a difference it made on the ride! On flat ground I can see it being a positive for some people for mowing or plowing where there is little tilt. Up around here things are just too rough. Rocks. Sticks. Roots. Constant changes in the twists and turns. Driving a tractor out through the forest is a workout. The extra movement of a suspension under the seat only adds to the detrimental effect of dynamic motion. If the tractor tilts to the left, there is more weight on the left side and the seat tilts even more. This definitely does not increase stability of the ride. It adds more interest to it. For sure. Another reason both BBT and I prefer a direct connection is, our human core strength training is a central part of our training towards a long Health Span. We don't want/need the seat to keep us upright while driving. We want our muscle structures doing the work. Use it or lose it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 958 #24804 Posted 13 hours ago Replaced cutting edge on snow/dozer blade and got it mounted on 1257 with the hydraulic lift. Wow how much easier it is to lift and lower plow . Just had to drill and extra hole in lift link to get sufficient ground clearance. Still has enough movement to barely lift front tires off ground. Also have option of moving link to the slotted hole for a float plow situation . 2 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 958 #24805 Posted 13 hours ago Oh yeah just about forgot had such good luck rebuilding fuel pump on 857, I started rebuilding fuel pump off of 701. I couldn’t believe how much junk was in these pumps and I thought I had fuel systems clean . Letting it soak a day or two first. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrc 989 #24806 Posted 12 hours ago Hi Andy N, love the flag on the plow. Nice touch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
