How do you know if it is a "Heavy" spring? - Farm

dstates · Mar 22, 2011

So I'm wondering... I'm a good 60-70 lbs heavier than my grandpa ever was. I would assume he had the seat spring on his '52 H for lighter operators. Is there any way to tell by looking at the spring if you have one for normal operators vs. a heavy operator like myself?

Janicholson · Mar 22, 2011

Sit on it if you sink too far, purchase a cheap (but not too cheap) football. Deflate and install. Jim

Andrew Z · Mar 22, 2011

yes, look on the top of the spring (toward the end of the spring) there will be notching marks, one for light, two for medium and three for heavy. You have to remove spring to see this, rust removal maybe needed to see also.

Andrew

Wayne in MN · Mar 22, 2011

You could install two springs; double them up for "heavy duty" support.

NEKS · Mar 22, 2011

The seat spring on my 450 broke a few days ago. Guess I need to start looking.

gene bender · Mar 22, 2011

Iv seen football in the center that stiffened the spring according to the owner.

dstates · Mar 22, 2011

Thanks for the info, Andrew. I haven't actually sat on his tractor yet since it is 700 miles away. I hope to get it up here this summer.

I think I'll pass on the football

Ken Ind. · Mar 22, 2011

Like Gene said Ive seen alot of footballs in the spring to "stiffen" things up . Good luck , Kenny

bobs old iron · Mar 22, 2011

hate football, takes to long to play a hour game/four hours later.[lol] depending where the shock is mounted on seat bracket, how strong assembly still is "rust" you can get a gas charged shock to help. been there/done it.

Ron in Nebr · Mar 23, 2011

...and then re-inflate!

mike paulson · Mar 23, 2011

i would just buy a coil spring for the front of a 2500 series Chevy and mount er in there...

mkirsch · Mar 23, 2011

IIRC, even the "heavy" spring is only meant for people up to 225lbs.

You're going to need something more than that spring if you're anywhere near 225lbs.

We've rolled two springs together, and it makes for a nice ride.

rustyfarmall · Mar 23, 2011

(quoted from post at 16:41:06 03/22/11) So I'm wondering... I'm a good 60-70 lbs heavier than my grandpa ever was. I would assume he had the seat spring on his '52 H for lighter operators. Is there any way to tell by looking at the spring if you have one for normal operators vs. a heavy operator like myself?

I have new replacement springs that are the heavy duty type. In fact, the heavy duty rated springs are the only thing available now. They are just right for a 230# operater.

caterpillar guy · Mar 23, 2011

I wouldn't worry about it I weigh more than that and the seat is fine on our H and MD. The H has the original spring far as I know since Grandpa bought the tractor new. The one on the MD I welded 20 years ago still there.

GordoSD · Mar 23, 2011

Maybe a goat cummins 350? LOL

Al L. in Wisc. · Mar 24, 2011

I just saw this on ebay:

Item number: 130496489950

eating donuts makes sense, cause there ain"t nothin" in the middle!!

bobs old iron · Mar 24, 2011

if the new ones are not rated more than 230#, guess i have to park mine.lol

oldtanker · Mar 24, 2011

(quoted from post at 18:40:17 03/22/11) The seat spring on my 450 broke a few days ago. Guess I need to start looking.

For a spring or a diet???? LOL just kidding around....

Rick

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