Sad neighborhood hrar today a neighbor bushhoging for a friend had the seat break off and he went under the mower. the friend found him under the mower

I heard about that on the radio and was glad to hear it wasn't you or Richard, although I feel bad for the other guy. Those overhanging seats scare me, I don't think the Ford seats are as dangerous, since one would land on the tranny housing. My neighbor uses old Farmalls and it's a straight drop to the ground.

I had a ford that had the spring welded, doesn't seam like a good idea.

Very sorry for the loss and heads up from you about the seat issue. Was he using a Ford?

Tim

No Tim it was a mid "40s John Deer

Would never consider the seat a Safety item.....good point. So sad to hear the news. I'll check my seats and springs from here on.

Thanks for posting.

Stumpy

I posted that any one using a bush hog should have an ignition kill switch,a lanyard attaches to your clothing,If you get swept off by a branch the engine stops.GOT LAUGHED AT BY MANY ON THE FORUM.a FELLOW WENT THRU A MANURE SPREADER YEARS AGO HERE.Hamilton Marine sells these switches for magneto or battery ignition.

Sounds like a good idea to me.

thats reason i try to not offer any info and ask as few questions as i can.

very sorry to hear about the neighbor and make good point about checking the things we give no 2nd thought about when using

I have decided to quit the tractor forums for that reason.

Not good, Butch. Condolences to the friends and neighbors and especially the man's family.
I doubt any of us think of the seat as something to check. Think I'll give mine a good shake next time I walk by.
Russ