Reproduction Seats Look Like Originals

Reproduction Seats Look Like Originals TRACTORS Seats 26-2-32 Finding a replacement seat when restoring an older tractor has always been a problem. That's what prompted K&M Manufacturing, Renville, Minnesota, to get into the business some 45 years ago. "We specialize in Farmalls but we also have seats available for John Deere, Massey Ferguson, Allis Chalmers, Case and Oliver," says Kevin Mulder, K&M's marketing manager. He says you're not likely to find better reproductions anywhere. "We use seat cover material that has the look and feel of the original. We recently started making Farmall pan seats in the original silver and black canvas-like material which was used in the early Farmalls. Many of the original seats had embossed pleating in the vinyl and we have been able to duplicate that as well." Not only do they stock frames and cushions, but they can also custom build just about any seat. For example, one frequent customer owns a number of rare Co-Op tractors. "We make all our own tooling and patterns," Mulder explains. "With our laser cutting and forming capability, we're able to make hard-to-find parts by copying the original." Even if the old part is worn, rusted out or broken, there's a good chance they'll still be able to make a replacement in their custom shop. The company's Internet site has photos of most of the seats they stock. Check there or call their toll-free number to find whether they have what you need or to ask about custom-built seats and cushions. Mulder says they keep the tooling and patterns for custom jobs, so even if they don't stock the seat you want, they might be able to make one quickly. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Kevin Mulder, Sales Manager, K&M Manufacturing, Renville, Minn. 56284 (ph 800 328-1752; Website: www.tractorseats.com).

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