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98ramtough · 03-23-2011, 11:10 AM

I have a 1995 425 that has the shorter seat on it. I'd like to know if I could purchase a seat for a 445 (taller back seat) and put it on my 425. Is it a direct bolt up or does it take different mounting hardware?

bvp2000 · 03-23-2011, 12:03 PM

There is a different mounting bracket, on the 445 and 455 there is just a cotter key to remove and then the seat pulls off, it has a couple of brackets on bottom for a rod to go thru. I don't believe the 425 has these, not that you couldn't replace the whole seat bracket though.

Dunkelstar · 03-23-2011, 12:35 PM

Is the 445/455 seat that much better? I need a new 425 seat . . . and I've thought about the whole bracket and seat from a 445/455, but wasn't sure if it was really worth it.

98ramtough · 03-23-2011, 12:54 PM

It's got a higher back to it which I like. I like the seat on my 2305 a LOT better than my 425 due to the taller back on it. I might make you a great deal on a like new original 425 seat....

Dunkelstar · 03-23-2011, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98ramtough

It's got a higher back to it which I like. I like the seat on my 2305 a LOT better than my 425 due to the taller back on it. I might make you a great deal on a like new original 425 seat....

If you do move forward with the new seat setup, I would be very interested.

2001gagt · 03-23-2011, 09:40 PM

You can just change your seat, did it on Dad's 425 when he had it. But if you what to upgrade the suspension don't get the one for the 445/455 way to much money get one for the x595 that is what I did. Only ting I could see between the two was the 455 suspension had bolts build into it and the x595 suspension just had the holes.

Link to what I did http://www.mytractorforum.com/showthread.php?t=151159

tweivoda · 03-23-2011, 10:42 PM

98ramtough, I put the deluxe seat and suspension from an X748SE on my X748 and kept the original suspension. The deluxe suspension was put on when I bought the new tractor so the original suspension is new. I sold the original seat but have a seat from an X595 that has a crack or two but is still very usable.

If you have some interest send me a personal message.
Thanks,
Terry,

GotDeeres · 03-26-2011, 11:28 AM

98ramtough,

I have a high back seat like the one on a 445, but it has a bolt pattern that should fit your 425. It came off a 322 that I bought but was installed using only 2 bolts. I never knew exactly what it was designed for, but it may fit. I will take a picture of the bolt pattern Monday and post it. I have two 455's with the high back seat and it is SOOOO... nice for my back.

GotDeeres

03-23-2011, 11:10 AM	#1
98ramtough MTF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 95 MTF Member # 4898	JD 445 seat on a 425? I have a 1995 425 that has the shorter seat on it. I'd like to know if I could purchase a seat for a 445 (taller back seat) and put it on my 425. Is it a direct bolt up or does it take different mounting hardware?

03-23-2011, 12:03 PM	#2
bvp2000 Senior MTF Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NC Posts: 905 MTF Member # 28946	Re: JD 445 seat on a 425? There is a different mounting bracket, on the 445 and 455 there is just a cotter key to remove and then the seat pulls off, it has a couple of brackets on bottom for a rod to go thru. I don't believe the 425 has these, not that you couldn't replace the whole seat bracket though. __________________ bvp2000 JD 455/40 Loader JD 755, JD 425, and JD 7 Cart JD's not hidden from the wife well enough! JD 425, JD 425AWS, JD 322, JD 318, JD 317, JD 425 JD G100, JD 318, JD 445, JD 445, JD 265, JD 455, JD 332, JD 455, JD 430, JD 318, JD 777 and JD X495

03-23-2011, 12:35 PM	#3
Dunkelstar Deere Guru Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CT Posts: 468 MTF Member # 52637 Images: 38	Re: JD 445 seat on a 425? Is the 445/455 seat that much better? I need a new 425 seat . . . and I've thought about the whole bracket and seat from a 445/455, but wasn't sure if it was really worth it. __________________ 1996 John Deere 455 AWS 1996 John Deere 425 - w/ upgraded tire size, rear PTO, and 3PT Hitch #40 Loader, 54 and 48" MMM Deck, 46" Snow-Thrower, 54" Front Blade, Agri-Fab 3PT Core Aerator, Agri-Fab Chip-n-Vac, and #80 Cart

03-23-2011, 12:54 PM	#4
98ramtough MTF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 95 MTF Member # 4898	Re: JD 445 seat on a 425? It's got a higher back to it which I like. I like the seat on my 2305 a LOT better than my 425 due to the taller back on it. I might make you a great deal on a like new original 425 seat....

03-23-2011, 09:40 PM	#6
2001gagt Senior MTF Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 498 MTF Member # 37543	Re: JD 445 seat on a 425? You can just change your seat, did it on Dad's 425 when he had it. But if you what to upgrade the suspension don't get the one for the 445/455 way to much money get one for the x595 that is what I did. Only ting I could see between the two was the 455 suspension had bolts build into it and the x595 suspension just had the holes. Link to what I did http://www.mytractorforum.com/showthread.php?t=151159 __________________ 1997 John Deere 455

03-23-2011, 10:42 PM	#7
tweivoda MTF Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 54 MTF Member # 21317	Re: JD 445 seat on a 425? 98ramtough, I put the deluxe seat and suspension from an X748SE on my X748 and kept the original suspension. The deluxe suspension was put on when I bought the new tractor so the original suspension is new. I sold the original seat but have a seat from an X595 that has a crack or two but is still very usable. If you have some interest send me a personal message. Thanks, Terry,

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03-26-2011, 11:28 AM	#8
GotDeeres Just John Deere Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 178 MTF Member # 35846 Images: 2	Re: JD 445 seat on a 425? 98ramtough, I have a high back seat like the one on a 445, but it has a bolt pattern that should fit your 425. It came off a 322 that I bought but was installed using only 2 bolts. I never knew exactly what it was designed for, but it may fit. I will take a picture of the bolt pattern Monday and post it. I have two 455's with the high back seat and it is SOOOO... nice for my back. GotDeeres __________________ Just John Deere John Deere 318 Garden Tractor John Deere 322 Garden Tractor John Deere 332 Diesel Garden Tractor with Compact Loader John Deere 345 Garden Tractor with Piranah Deck John Deere 425 Garden Tractor with 54C Deck John Deere 455 Diesel Garden Tractor with Compact Loader John Deere 455 Diesel Garden Tractor 3 Point and 540 PTO John Deere 455 Diesel Garden Tractor with a 450 Tiller John Deere 2210 CUT with Compact Loader John Deere TS Gator

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