Farmall 140 Seat

Thanks!!

I have photos scanned of these, just don't know how well the square tubing modification shows up. It's actually quite easy to do, just mount the tubing along the rail seat mounts on, extend them back about 4" beyond rail, then mount seat on those and back about 3 to 4 inches further than you could on old rail. Only way I know to make these little offsets comfortable for a tall man. I tried a few other ideas first, always resisting raising the seat. That indeed turned out to be the secret. My 130 seat is 3" higher than normal and having snow blade on it, the one I do shuttle work with. 130 has two 1.5" tubes cross ways, and two length ways on top of that.

If you find some of the pictures, I would appreciate seeing them sometime.

I have never been happy with those deluxe seats IH started making optional on for SA, 100, 130 and 140. Most 140 have the optional deluxe seat. I have single point fast hitch on my 130 and 140 tractors and the rear rock shaft strikes the seat, if back all the way. It will strike pan seat as well. I have looked at countless solutions, and not sure I have the answer yet. I put the light square tubing under seat for two reasons; to stop hitch from hitting seat and be able to put seat back further.

I am looking for a better seat for 130 and 140, but I want one that looks right for the tractor. The local CaseIH dealer had some seats with suspension, looked like replacments for 74 or 84 series tractors. I did some measuring on tractor, looking at fitting one of those seats. Just have to pick style that suits best.

I have also looked at cutting steering shaft, installing a U-joint then raise the steering wheel from 1 to 3 inches. I haven't decided just where to cut, within 6" of wheel one could have a tilt steering wheel.

I looked at photos I have scanned of tractors. They don't give much detail of 1.5" square tubing under seat. If you wish to send an email I will e mail back photos. They will at least give you an idea on how it looks.