Seats
About Seats
A snowmobile seat decides how long you can ride, how high you sit and whether a second person can come along. Riders shop here for a passenger seat, a higher seating position, a warmer seat, or a cover to replace one that has split or worn through.
Passenger seats are listed as 2-up seats for particular makes and years, such as Polaris and Yamaha models from 2008 to 2021, and some cover several makes, so check yours against the years named. High rise seat covers add height, and the listings show how much, for example 1.5 inches or 3 inches, and some have a gripper surface; a taller seat changes your reach to the bars and footboards.
A heated seat pad adds warmth, but check how it is powered and the current it draws. A sled is only meant to carry a passenger if it has a seat, footrests and a handhold for one, so look at your manual before adding anyone.
Brands in this category include Kimpex, Powermadd and Gears Canada. A new seat position can change how the bars and controls feel, so see Handlebars & Mirrors, and also Body Parts and Accessories. Pick your sled in the Ride Finder at the top of the page.
FAQs on snowmobile seats and seat covers
What is a 2-up seat on a snowmobile?
A 2-up seat is a longer seat with room for a passenger behind the rider. The listings name the makes and years each one fits. Only sleds built for two have the footrests and handhold a passenger needs, so check your manual before adding a passenger.
What does a high rise seat cover do?
A high rise cover adds height to the seat, which raises your riding position. The listings show the added height, such as 1.5 inches or 3 inches, and the make they fit. Raising the seat changes your reach to the bars, so test the position before a long ride.
Does a taller seat change how a snowmobile handles?
It raises your body and changes your reach to the bars and the footboards, which affects how comfortable you are standing and sitting. It does not alter the sled itself, but check that controls are still easy to reach and that you can steer through the full range.
How is a heated seat pad powered?
That depends on the product, so read the listing. A pad that connects to the sled's electrical system draws current, so compare its draw with the charging output in your manual, especially if you run other accessories such as heated grips.
Will a seat from a different model year fit my sled?
Do not assume so. Seats and covers are made for particular makes and year ranges, and mounting points can change between generations. Match the years in the listing to your machine, or use the Ride Finder to narrow the list.
