SecosAutoparts Riding Mower Garden Tractor Seat Black For John Deere STX30 STX38 160 165 170 175 180 185 110 112 120 140 208 210 212 214 216 300 312 314 317 316 318 322 330 332 400 420 430

What It Is

The SecosAutoparts Riding Mower Garden Tractor Seat is a black aftermarket replacement designed for a wide range of John Deere lawn and garden tractors. It’s intended to replace worn, cracked, or uncomfortable OEM seats on older or mid-range Deere models used for residential mowing and light yard work.

Fitment & Compatibility

Before buying, verify your model’s specific seat mounting pattern. This seat fits many Deere 100, 200, 300, and 400 series tractors (e.g., STX30, STX38, 160, 170, 180, 185, 110, 112, 120, 140, 208, 210, 212, 214, 216, 300, 312, 314, 317, 316, 318, 322, 330, 332, 400, 420, 430). However, mounting hole spacing varies by model year and sub-model. Measure the distance between your existing seat’s mounting holes (center to center) and compare to this seat’s dimensions—typically around 7–8 inches front-to-back and side-to-side. Check if your tractor uses a flat pan or a pedestal mount; this seat is a flat pan style. Also confirm that your seat switch (if equipped) is compatible—this seat may not include a harness or switch, so you may need to reuse your original or bypass it.

Key Things to Know

• Quality concerns: With a 3.5-star rating from only 2 reviews, expect basic foam and vinyl—adequate for light use but not heavy-duty commercial durability.
• Installation difficulty: Easy bolt-on replacement if hole spacing matches. If not, you may need to drill new holes or use a universal mounting bracket (sold separately).
• Common gotcha: The seat may sit slightly higher or lower than OEM, affecting legroom and lever access. Test fit before tightening.
• Missing hardware: Some buyers report no included bolts or washers—check your old ones for reuse or buy a seat bolt kit.

Should You Buy It

This seat is a budget-friendly option if your original Deere seat is beyond repair and you need a quick, no-frills replacement for light residential mowing. But if you want better foam density, a seat switch harness, or exact OEM fit, spend more on a premium aftermarket or genuine Deere seat—especially for frequent or commercial use.