New Seat Fits John Deere Scotts, Sabre & Sabo Riding Mower L17542, L1742, 1742HS

What It Is

This is a direct-replacement seat for John Deere Scotts, Sabre, and Sabo riding mowers, designed to fit models using OEM part numbers L17542, L1742, and 1742HS. It’s a standard lawn tractor seat intended for residential mowing use.

Fitment & Compatibility

• Check model number: Fits Scotts L1742, 1742HS, and Sabre/Sabo equivalents. Not all John Deere or Scotts seats are interchangeable—verify your original part number is L17542, L1742, or 1742HS.
• Measure mounting holes: The seat pan uses a four-bolt pattern. Measure center-to-center on your old seat (typically 6.5” x 6.5” or 7” x 7”). Confirm this matches before ordering.
• Deck size irrelevant: Seat fitment is independent of mowing deck width—focus on the tractor model and seat bracket.
• OEM vs aftermarket: This is an aftermarket replacement. It matches OEM dimensions but may use slightly different foam density or vinyl thickness. Check that your mower’s seat safety switch wiring is compatible (most are, but verify connector type).

Key Things to Know

• Installation is simple: Requires only a socket wrench to remove four bolts. No wiring modification needed if your safety switch plug matches.
• Quality vs OEM: Users report the foam is firm but comfortable for residential use. Not as plush as OEM John Deere seats, but durable for the price.
• Common gotcha: The seat may sit slightly higher or lower than original due to bracket differences. Measure seat height from the deck before buying if clearance matters.
• Safety switch: Some versions include a pressure switch; others don’t. If your mower won’t start without a seated operator, ensure the seat has a compatible switch or reuse your old one.

Should You Buy It

Buy this seat if you need a budget-friendly, direct replacement for a worn Scotts, Sabre, or Sabo mower seat with the L17542/L1742/1742HS part number. It’s a solid value for residential mowing, but skip it if you need OEM-grade foam density or a perfect height match—consider an OEM seat instead.