SCAMMED! Heated Seat Cover Review. Worth it for Compact Tractor Snow Plowing??

Viewer suggested Tractor Time with Tim use a heated seat cover to keep warm when he is plowing snow with the John Deere 1025R (Turbo). TTWT plows with Johnny X and reviews the heated seat!
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[@ritterjon]

💥 That one way of lighting a fire under your hind end. 😂 🔥 *Keep on tractoring!*

[@jimmcknight3021]

Lol

[@Formulabruce]

I have a Heated seat cushion on my 3E. It has over the top straps and straps for the bottom, and its got high and low. The 3E is a 1 piece seat. Heats my Butt right up at any temp below 20 I used it down to -15 a few times. can send you pics if you like.

[@RossOnTheLand]

Tim! I've seen people buy them, cut them up and pull out the heating elements and wires, and put them in a jacket. And I love Chinenglish proverbs!

[@davidmartin7660]

Tim, I have used the heated cushion for about 10 years now and have recommended it on many channels. Add the seat cover to it to hold it in place and just leave it there year round. The added padding is nice for those long seat days. Mine does have a high and low setting and that too makes a big difference. Love your videos.

[@mikeadams2339]

What kind is yours? 10 years looong time!

[@davidmartin7660]

@@mikeadams2339 First tractor was a Bx2200, now a Bx2670. I actually bought the heater at our Home Depot for $15 when I bought it, they had them on sale at the time as a Christmas special. This year I bought a replacement at our Runnings store as the covering is wearing on the original. I have mine covered by a universal seat cover I also got from HD. You will want to do a cover as well as those elastic cords on the heaters eventually stretch to uselessness from getting on and off the tractor.

[@Bob-vb8lc]

Tim, I was thinking about getting a seat heater for my 1025R. That one looks like a good fit. I have a Deere seat cover already so putting the heater under it works for me. Thanks for sharing folks

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Yep… I bought a really expensive router planing bit. The name brand bit was shown in the photo… what I got was a cheap knockoff. It wasn’t made the same and didn’t even have the name brand manufacturers trademarked color. I checked the sellers listing and found their rating was low… for exactly that reason. So, I sent it back. Then I drove 60 miles to the Grizzly Equipment dealer and picked up the real deal! I wish I’d checked the Amazon listing first!!! But, I did get to spend a delightful morning ogling all the cool woodworking equipment… at Grizzly!

[@fiorevitola880]

I'm glad to see a youtube site that's bringing out the facts about Amazon scams and Chinese products that they handle almost all the junk products. buyer beware! is the motto that should be the first statement when shopping at Amazon. No joke or troll here, in fact, I really like your site.

[@qfdforme]

Use the heated seat as well. Bought two, both from Amazon. Works great.

[@charlesmach7511]

I have a 2014 1025 with a loader mounted blade and a 2021 758 with a blower. I have the cheap heated cushion like you showed in the beginning of the video. I got mine from Menards for around $12. I have the JD seat covers over the heated cushions and leave them on year round. I run a bunge cord around the seat cover right where the cover bends at the bottm & top. The cord fits tight and you never feel the cord. The 758 only has power when the key is on. The 1025 is live all the time and I have to remember to unplug the cushion when done with it. If I forget you will know it the next morning when you want to start the tractor. Wouldn't be without them. Installed them on each tractor since day one and no problems. Run them on low all the time. Have a good day.

[@danswartwood4580]

Thank you for the appreciation Tim

[@jimcroyle8046]

I got my heated seat at Rural King (Simonez brand) a year ago when my son said dad try it it's only $20 and if it doesn't work it's not that much to lose. I put mine under my JD seat cover and it works great! On our cold winter days here un PA it gives enough heat to take the chill off and make it comfortable on the open station on my 2025R. I just plug it into my accessory plug when I start the tractor and in a few minutes it gets warm.

[@bj.roberts6410]

Hi Tim and Christie I’ve used the electric seat my self and it gets hot 🥵 that’s why there’s a safety switch when no one is sitting on it. I’ve never used it on my 1025r but I think I will after seeing your video. There’s a gap on the seat 💺 so you can place a 1/2” screw on the back of your seat to hold the heated seat cover to it

[@cwolff5119]

You can use nylon straps with Fastex buckles to secure the pad.

[@richowell3649]

Tim, my wife and I have been with you and Christie from the begining. We got our first 1025r about the same time. We always enjoy your videos, but you have cost us a boatload of money telling us that we needed stuff we didn’t know existed. Keep up the good work!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Uhoh! Sorry! Thanks for watching!

[@rodbagley1686]

He did the same thing to me. Never knew I needed a tractor until I came across one of his videos a few years ago. 1025r TLB. Had to get a grapple bucket. Had to have the 3rd function and then of course the hydraulic angle snowplow blade. Thanks Tim and Christy my son's inheritance was replaced with a tractor and attachments.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Ha! Love it Rod! Your son can work to build up his own retirement fund! :-)

[@rodbagley1686]

@@TractorTimewithTim enjoy your time in Honduras. Love to do something like that.

[@rockinrranch1431]

That product description you read was golden!!!

[@stephenkozerowitz9578]

Was able to get a heated seat cushion on sale at Menards in La Crosse Wisc. Had the high and low setting and worked well. I believe it is an excellent investment for the winter tractor activity. As age advances cold weather takes more and more of a physical toll

[@Totalyrediclous998]

This looks awesome. I think some velcro on the top straps loping around the pieces that go through the top and bottom of the seat would do the trick.

[@robertbunch8362]

That old(?) tried-and-proven 54" JD blade directly mounted seems to give you a smoother finish. Undoubtedly because it is closer to the front axle and follows it better. Although my old 54" JD blade is mounted by special adapter to my fork frame and sits about as far out as your Artillian blade, mine is set up to take advantage of the float feature of the loader arms. When not in float it also gave choppy results. It's just fun to watch you moving right along so fast blasting all that snow to the sides! I actually enjoy pushing snow. My warmth while pushing snow comes from heated socks. I once tried some heated long-johns, but got too hot in them. In the summer I use one of those recirculating ice packs they give you after a surgery. It has a "wrap", similar to a blood pressure cuff, with water passages that let's chilled water flow from an Igloo-type six pack cooler with water and ice in it and a pump mounted to the side. It hangs easily on the roll cage and disconnects quickly. Just cooling one arm makes me feel cool all over.

[@williamo.filbertjr.9085]

I have been watching your KZbin site for years and thoroughly enjoy it. I think that you and Christy do an excellent job of informing and educating your viewers. I watched your “Scammed Heated Seat Cover Review Worth It for Compact Tractor Snow Plowing?” At Mark 138, you asked your viewers to send examples if they felt they were scammed by a vendor. I feel I have been ripped off (scammed). I bought a HLA1500 snow pusher from Good Works Tractor. It came with a back drag. In addition, I also purchased a UHMW replacement cutting edge and UHMW replacement skid runners. I received them and noticed that I did not receive the steel cutting edge and skid runners originally included by the manufacturer. I could tell the steel cutting edge had been removed before being shipped to me, and the steel skid runners were not on the pusher. When I contacted the vendor about the lack of the original steel components, even though I paid additional money of $700 for the UHMW parts, the vendor said I was not entitled to the original components. An analogy would be if you buy a lawn mower from a local store, it comes with a cutting blade, but you are able to purchase a replacement at an additional cost and have the vendor install it. You still walk away with both blades. I believe I was scammed and it is unfortunate. You have used this vendor’s products on your show. In fact, you used the same snow pusher that I purchased. I was led to this vendor after hearing about them on your show. You asked and I am telling you, this guy ripped me off. I am disheartened that the vendor would take advantage of a customer, even when given an opportunity to make things right. I will continue to watch your presentations and learn from what you discuss. Thank you.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Very sorry to hear that. We no longer do business with or recommend this vendor. Very hard for us to remove all the episodes with his stickers on our equipment. However, if you find verbal endorsements in our videos, please let us know. We will do our best to remove them. Thanks for your honest review.

[@alvinleonard9996]

I got mine from Royal King. I love it. It has hi and low settings. Low is more than enough. 🔥

[@philsmock4943]

I think this is what I've been looking for. I usually am getting on and off my 1025R many times but when you're blowing snow you could be on the tractor a couple of hours. I have a Frontier front mounted snowblower. With the snow we got this year I've used the snowblower 3 times now. Blowing snow for an hour or more without a cab can get a little cold on this old body. I am definitely going to check this out. Thank you for showing and testing products like this.

[@gmprouse874]

Thanks for all of your great videos and instructionals! I bought a heated seat cover at a local big box store on spring clearance and paid a lot less. It has low and hi heat as well as off. The heat is really wonderful to have. I too find it makes a tremendous difference being able to "enjoy " the cold longer. I love that I can plug/unplug it from the cigarette lighter on my 1025R and remove it in 60 seconds. Definitely money very well spent!

[@tombarnes1871]

Good Afternoon Folks!! Tim I hope Christie got that steak diner I recommended after the last video….My wife got me a simple heating seat and never thought to use it on our Kubota; but I definitely will. I have had good luck with my seat and keep it on the low setting.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Japanese Steak House. We had a great time!

[@ranger6x660]

I bought a $10 heated seat cushion/ no back cushion for my 33R. It has an adjustable thermostat and works pretty good. I have the JD seat cover and haven’t decided whether I want to put it under the cover. Right now it just sits on the seat until the wind blows.

[@kimtriska8793]

To get the top part to stay if you get some Velcro from your local fabric store you can take and attach it to the Velcro that is on the back of the seat cover and run it along the back of you seat so that it connect to the other side and you can adjust it so it is tight and that should stay

[@thomasheasley5892]

Tim, I bought a heating pad last Nov. at Rural King for under $20.00. Love it.

[@steventhomson2042]

good video, always like hearing about creature comforts and seeing someone else try it out and examine. thanks!

[@timraber6575]

I installed one of these seats in my brother-in-law’s car a few years back. In looking through them, I got one that had three heat settings. It installed easily with similar hooks and straps. He loved it because it helped his arthritis. The cost was around $80.00. I wish now I could have got one of those for a skid steer that I used to clear snow. Return the other one. I have got several products that did not match the add. The writer and proof reader must have disliked their boss……. May want to check it has a UL Listed.

[@dennishampton9436]

Put a bungie from arm rest to arm rest around the back of the seat to hook the heated seat cover to.

[@JasonMcCallister]

Though not cheap, I repurpose my heated motorcycle gear (jacket liner & gloves) for use on the tractor to minimize layers. If I had to spend any significant amount of time in the cold on my tractor then I would add the heated pants and inner soles for my boots as well. The gear works well with a battery pack when you're not near a 12v outlet. A combination of that heated seat cushion and heated gloves would be a cheaper solution that would be a winner in my book. Thank you both for the great videos and keep up the good work!

[@frankpaglianite4158]

Great tip Tim. I ordered mine as soon as I saw your video. Ez install with two bungee cords so I can move it to other vehicles. It works great on little Johnny and my utv side by side.

[@truckshackley373]

I need one of these for my 1952 Allis-Chalmers. That old steel seat get COLD!

[@Matt10Lawrence]

Glad it worked well for you too! I am super happy with it for $40. It isn't as perfect as an OEM heated seat in a car, but that's why it costs $40 and not $400. For a tractor, it's perfect. And if it gets wrecked from abuse, you're not out a lot of money. With the JD seat cover, it did not overheat my behind. I've been on it several times for 30-40 minutes each and honestly it is just right. So comfortable I kinda forgot it was even there. It wasn't overheating my ass and I wasn't cold. Just perfectly comfortable. Wearing just jeans, shirt, and coat. (OTC cab). I assume the JD seat cover is insulating a big of the heat so isn't "too much".

[@bwlyon]

If you’re really wanting to keep you and your wife warm in the winter while outdoors, look into heated clothes. You can get heated pant and jacket liners as well as heated gloves. They are popular for cold wether motorcyclists and some snow mobile riders.

[@Its_just_Dave.]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Might have to give this a try as a cheaper option than getting a cab.

[@ericcrockett479]

I honestly haven't thought about a headed seat cushion and I think I'll have to get me one now

[@seenithere]

Take a piece of cord & tie the top section with the rings to the tab you poke through the seat cushions. I had to do the same thing in 1 of the wife's older car, it worked fine.

[@scalph999]

I ordered mishimoto lower radiator hoses on ebay once. When the 2 hoses arrived they turned out to be turbo intercooler hoses. Luckily the seller responded to me but had no idea what he was actually selling. I ended up just keeping them since I have 3 diesel liberties that they would work on.

[@certified68crazy3]

You are not the only one who has been scammed on Amazon. I have ordered items that when you get them are not as pictured.

[@gordonwilloughby8793]

Maybe get some straps to extend the straps that go through between the seat and back up to the straps at the top of the back so they can connect together.

[@WichhartAcres]

I added one to my tractor and it is amazing!

[@jamesyates5191]

Maybe you could run a strap up from the clips you pushed through to hold the seat heater at the mid point.

[@HoneyDoHomestead]

The bungie cord idea isn't a bad one Tim. But instead of wrapping it around the seat, get a short cord and hook those top links onto it and pull them over the seat like suspenders maybe. So the bungie cord will give you the extra length to possibly latch it onto something else under the seat - maybe the seat spring or whatever you have there. I figure a shorter bungie cord, like 6-12" might be enough reach to let you hook onto something.

[@glenncollins1417]

Could take a small bungee and go from the top rings down to the lower ones. Possibly might take a key ring or find a copy one of the upper rings. Put on the lower flaps looks to be a couple slots you could use there.

[@acdii]

LOL, I have a drivers seat out of a 2012 F150 FX4. Full power and heated/cooled leather and I actually considered bolting it to my B2410! It would be nice in the winter, thats for sure!

[@dansevern3291]

More than once, I bought stuff on Amazon that didn't quite match the picture or description when it arrived. But then, usually the pictures of food on menus and advertisements looks entirely different from the actual food.

[@samengler539]

Tim I installed a heated seat mat and heated seat back on my tractor. This one I got from Amazon and it go inside the seat underneath the original cover just like your seats in your vehicle. And I have a hi and low switch. Much better way to go. It’s protected from the water and sun. And it’s from doremen it was like $42.00 I can send you a link if you like .

[@highstepperARF]

Yes, post link pls…thx!

[@tnsoos]

Tim I think you could connect the two straps on the top of the cover in the back and then possibly take a belt or bungee cord and hook it from there straight down to something on the bottom of the seat. Just an idea. I’m still waiting for my 3046 R which apparently the seat will not work for but I think I should be OK since I will have a heated cab.

[@JCWren]

Yah, I was thinking two bungees, one from the left ring to the lower right bottom of the seat, and one from the right ring to the lower left bottom of the seat. Another alternative would be using a piece of aluminum tape (real ductwork tape, not Duct (or Duck) Tape) and tape the straps to the seat back. Aluminum tape will stick to darn near anything, and a little Goo Gone will remove any residue when you take it off.

[@frankguttmann9814]

Tim u arent the only one ! You ever try those heated jackets i know Hart is one of the brands the back of jacket has a heating element and it uses the same battery as the hart battery tools

[@josephsierra7295]

Hey Tim...Thanks for the heads up. Haven't had the bait n switch happen...yet. But I am sure I will eventually experience it. Anyways..I bought one through your link. I think I will put it under the seat cover as you mentioned. Can't wait to try it out.. Thanks for sharing!

[@BG-vq9fd]

I was thinking about the Artillion rubber extension as I was pushing the snow recently in northern Indiana.

[@paulhambidge5922]

You know what Tim just stick a couple of those 3m removable picture hooks on the back of the seat

[@PhatboyHD88]

Put a bungie on one arm rest bracket then close the loop on the seat cover go threw that loop then back down to the opposing arm rest so you have like a upside down “V” … that will secure the seat cover, use a black bungie it will look factory..

[@brentbrown8393]

Tim, Military grade velcro might secure the heated seats straps to back of the JD seat.

[@johngersna3263]

Maybe a self sticking velcro strip on the back of the seat. You did say that there were velcro strips on the top of the seat.

[@williamdonovan8187]

Tim, I think that most often these would be used in a car which probably has a headrest that the upper straps would fit around.

[@scottbjurstrom1869]

How about using a long zip tie from the bottom up to the top one to hold it in place

[@jimhaugh6851]

I have the one with just the bottom part, brand unknown was cheap, I have my seat cover over it, haven't tested it yet just got it

[@GreyMassey]

Run a long zip tie or something from the two parts you put through the cushion. Maybe off both, it's up to you but then attach the upper strap to the zip ties to hold the top in place.

[@johanbos160]

Nice video tim and kristie and nice job with the drone 👍👌

[@hunny.bfarms9284]

Could you somehow attach the top straps down to the straps in the center. Maybe with a Bungie or some zip ties?

[@jimmcknight3021]

A lot of good ideas here on attaching the top. Perhaps a flat bungee rather than round so you don't feel it.

[@kencotton4645]

Bunge cord from the rings to the seat frame in the back

[@2Flying.Flocks]

Just an idea, the 1 piece seat what about using an old leather belt? Easy to mark and make a hole with a nail so it can be buckled into place. Leather will get warm but not melt.

[@MJF40]

Ordered. Might try to get it under my JD cover if it's padded. Thanks for the idea

[@myrandabrown]

On Amazon a seller can piggyback another sellers product listing. Whichever seller has the lowest price wins the feature on the listing. I have been jipped using the “buy it again” tab even.

[@Wolfhound.]

in the image on amazon they show a mid back strap ? maybe that was an update ?

[@PeterHonig.]

Could you use Velcro straps from the D-rings to the hinge part of the seat along the back in the form of a large X? ...And always remember the wise Chinese saying: All cold is floating clouds.

[@VolgClawtooth]

paracord from metal rings to the parts that slid between the cushions.....

[@miked19831988]

run a velcro strap down to the plastic tabs that you pushed throughseat back and bottom why the blue tape

[@rickflock7400]

At some point can you compare your front mounted snow plow vs. the plow mounted on your front end loader. You do a great job with your channel.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes, this is upcoming.

[@HuserHelpers]

Stick some command hooks on the back of the seat. When you are done for the season, you can remove them without damage to the seat.

[@highstepperARF]

What are command hooks?

[@HuserHelpers]

@@highstepperARF they are a little plastic hook with a self adhesive tape. The tape is made in such a way that when pulled by a tab, it will remove.

[@GrampysTractor]

Tim, I have a set heater on my 1025R and have the seat cover over it. It came from Amazon too and has straps that go under the font of the seat and around the middle and the top. The control has 3 settings and once it heats up, I need to keep it off of high, like you found in the cold of last Friday. This is the third year for mine and I love it. I do take it off in the spring, but I put it on late in October and it makes those chilly days of leaf harvest better

[@GrampysTractor]

I forgot to mention how great the 54" plow worked. Johnny X never missed a beat pushing the snow.

[@halsnyder296]

Yeah, look for the “fish hook” in the reviews. The “1s” form the shank of the hook

[@farmingnodak]

A lot of general products, probably have the same parent manufacturing plant... see it with LED lights, cables, etc.

[@williamlaird2136]

There is stick on Velcro that would attach to the back of your seat that then would allow you to attach the upper straps to the back of your seat. Did not go through all the comments to see if anyone else made this suggestion.

[@cwolf8841]

Nylon straps with Fastex buckles will let you secure the heated seat covers easily.

[@claytonkeeney8911]

Does deere offer a heated seat option on their compact tractors or does any manufacturer for that matter? If not they are missing the boat I bet heated seats and steering wheels would be a very popular option for an open station tractor.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

No, they do not.

[@mikeadams2339]

They should!

[@thomasleahy3767]

How about those command strip sticky hooks for an attachment point on the seat? Great review and good job as usual.

[@marlinguidegun1657]

It happens from time to time, more frequently lately. I've always gotten a refund. Of course, just getting successful delivery is a challenge these days. I've had three items marked as delivered that were never actually received (I live in the country with people home all the time, so porch pirates aren't an issue, so it isn't that.)

[@gerrykehoe9807]

Yess it happen a Lot.

[@bc65925]

So let me try this again, first time I typed it in it just pissadeared. :) I will say that since one of Amazon's issue reporting items is "Item was not the same as pictured." that that is probably an issue that others have experienced. I have not actually had this problem however I have read in some items I've looked at that WAY down towards the bottom in the Item Description it says something to the effect "Item may not be the same as the picture."

[@jdmastertech]

The smv moved because you can get a ticket in the us without covering it on a trailer. It's a dumb law but has to be covered during transport.

[@steffen707-]

You could just cut some slots on the one piece seat?

[@aaronsbarker]

I'd mount a handle on the back of the seat and attach to that. Or even a couple of screws just to slide the rings over

[@JeremyTVOK]

That manual was the funniest thing I've heard in a while!

[@thomasyerbey337]

Hey Tim 🚜 great video 🇺🇲

[@philirwin2028]

Tim!!! The Days are getting longer now!!! 😜😜😜😜😜

[@gocartone]

You can find these really cheap at stores too, I just bought one a week ago at Wal-Mart for $16 that plugs into the 12v port on the 1025r and has high and low settings. I have used it probably a couple hours so far with my Original Tractor Cab and have to say, it's almost as good as having a heated cab with this setup. In 32 deg weather I had a sweatshirt and jeans on and had to turn it to low then off for a bit because it was keeping me too warm.

[@pjs5191]

My SMV mounts on top of the stick of my backhoe, not sure how it would mount without the backhoe.

[@danglinghenry8108]

I noticed your wheel spinner (Brody knob) leans in like mine...you would think john deere could make it so it sits straight on the steering wheel😅

[@vinny5518]

Where do you plug it in at? Also I would use my flashers at the end of drive way.

[@seanstractortracks5744]

A heated Johnny turbo X!!! Can it get any better?

[@terryjohnson1410]

It's ok 😊

[@glen748]

Thanks Tim. As a companion video, how about a heated steering wheel cover? My hands even wearing good thick gloves will make me stop plowing snow way before the rest of me gets cold.

[@highstepperARF]

Get ya some rechargeable heated gloves….you can get some on Amz for $40-$80…

[@martineastburn3679]

What no neck protector on your Deer ? Cars have them... Car item. It might do nicely with the enclosure - heat the whole area. ?

[@johnwilimczyk4188]

put some command hooks on the back you could remove without damage

[@brucemikkelsen7615]

I had a similar experience with a cell phone battery, The picture and description indicated a 3200 mah battery but i received a 2750 mah battery. Amazon replaced the battery but the replacement was the same as the one i had received. I notified Amazon the second time and they refunded my money without requiring I return the product..

[@tf7274]

They make seat covers out of neoprene or wet suit material...worth a try...very stretchy.

[@kurthanushek5520]

Don't reward the scammers. Be sure to return the one that isn't as shown.