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3 tips for choosing the right construction machine seat

October 21, 2022

What should you look for when choosing the right construction machine seat? It starts with determining seating requirements and the desired seat adjustment options. Good to know: if a construction machine is small, that doesn't necessarily mean the construction machine seat needs to be small as well. Typically, a large construction machine seat with extensive adjustability will also fit into a smaller construction machine just fine. Want to know more? Read more about our tips on choosing the right construction machine seat!

3 tips for choosing the right construction machine seat

A number of factors are important when choosing the right construction machine seat:

Keep the available cabine space in mind. If you want to fit a large construction machine seat in a small construction machine, the available cabine space is important for positioning the seat, but also to determine if there is room for expanded seat options, such as special armrests or a joystick console.
Construction machine features. When your construction machine or earthmoving machine does a lot of heavy work and is exposed to shocks and vibrations, a good supportive seat for the operator is very important so that they can experience maximum seating comfort. You can then choose, for example, to add horizontal suspension: this not only gives you standard vertical suspension, but also allows the seat to move along forwards and backwards, absorbing shocks even better. Other options may include choosing extra comfortable seat cushions, adding a back adjustment or a headrest.
And finally: the available budget. You can make your construction machine seat as extensively adjustable as you want. You can choose standard seat options, but also more extensive/comfort-enhancing options, such as a heater or an APS system. An APS system, for example, automatically adjusts the driver's weight. Especially useful when multiple drivers use the same seat.

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Ergonomic requirements construction machine seat

Both the seat and back cushion of a construction machine seat, and the construction machine seat itself often last for years. Wear and tear is not common. When the seat or cushion does need to be replaced, it is usually because it no longer meets the latest ergonomic features, causing the driver's seating position to be less than optimal. EBLO is happy to help you choose or put together a new construction machine seat, or purchase a new seat or back cushion.