Kubota Steering Knob

[RayCo]

I didn't buy one because it doesn't really match the tractor.

I'd really, really make fun of you for that, if not for the fact that it'd make me a total hypocrite. But, man, I'd never say it "out loud."

 

[crash325]

I want to check with my driver and see if its really needed.:thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[beppington]

I have one on my international dump truck just because it takes 20 revolutions (or at least is seams like) to go from stop to stop. I have thought about getting one for the tractor because the plastic steering wheel can be slippery with gloves on in the winter. I was looking at generic ones at Lowes the other day, they feel pretty hefty but I didn't buy one because it doesn't really match the tractor (I think they were green).

Tractor Supply: Several colors but also plain ol' black :thumbsup:

The only pic I seem to have of mine:

 

[beppington]

I have one on my international dump truck just because it takes 20 revolutions (or at least is seams like) to go from stop to stop. I have thought about getting one for the tractor because the plastic steering wheel can be slippery with gloves on in the winter. I was looking at generic ones at Lowes the other day, they feel pretty hefty but I didn't buy one because it doesn't really match the tractor (I think they were green).

I'd really, really make fun of you for that, if not for the fact that it'd make me a total hypocrite. But, man, I'd never say it "out loud."

I "might" pull a green implement, but to blatantly put something green right in front of my face: Nah!

(not a Deere hater at all, but come on, orange and green?? :shocked: .....:laughing

 

[DAY]

"suicide knob" reminds of another name we had for them- "necker's knob". (For canoodling with your main squeeze as you tooled down main street in your Little Deuce Coupe)

Are we now going to talk about pimping our rides? What next- a beer tap on the shift lever? A lady's garter on the mirror? Oh, I forgot: CUTs don't have mirrors. Yet. . .

 

[OrangeRidge]

You don't have curb feelers on that now, do ya??!!:laughing:

Deano

:laughing: Noticed my neighbour's JD X748 has
reversing lights : I reckon that's to warn the Deer in his front
yard deer park

 

[thavil]

I love my spinners so much, I put two on. I really have two on because they change position so much on the HST steering that one of them will be in a comfortable position at any given time.

 

[beppington]

I love my spinners so much, I put two on. I really have two on because they change position so much on the HST steering that one of them will be in a comfortable position at any given time.

Holy cow! I never thought of that! You're right: As I make the 4-mile drive between my tractor's home & my vacant property I can slowly watch the steering wheel go around & around even though I'm going straight!

 

[Tollster]

I use a suicide knob on my BX when in tight quarters, or frequent turning for plowing and FEL work. According to legend, the suicide knob got it name in the 50's, apparently people inadvertently got their sleave caught on it at highway speeds. Hence the suicide knob form what I understand.

 

[crazyal]

Lowes Website shows it comes in red and gray but my local store only have it in green and I don't think it was a JD green.

 

[Grateful11]

But does the knob return to the same spot? With Hydraulic steering I doubt it does.

 

[beppington]

But does the knob return to the same spot? With Hydraulic steering I doubt it does.

It does not. That would be preferable, but it doesn't really lessen my overall enjoyment of the steering wheel knob :thumbsup:

Wow, this is a lot of talk about a simple steering wheel knob :laughing: I guess sometimes we gotta hammer these things out.

 

[texasjohn]

I have THREE knobs on my steering wheel.... solves the problem of the spinner constantly moving around.... as soon as one moves away from you, here comes the next one!!

A truly inexpensive and useful addition...everybody should try it!

 

[Alan L.]

I got one as a gift almost 7 years ago - not Kubota but one from Tractor Supply I think. I couldn't imagine using my tractor without it now.

 

[crazyal]

Well I just bought the Kubota one off ebay for under $19 with free shipping. It works out to about the same price as TSC and Lowes once you add in tax.

 

[beppington]

Well I just bought the Kubota one off ebay for under $19 with free shipping. It works out to about the same price as TSC and Lowes once you add in tax.

:thumbsup: Let us know what you think once you've tried it out.

 

[JRobyn]

I put one on years ago (TSC-generic). Now I have an urge to find some fender skirts too. Anyone seen any to fit a L4330?

 

[jbrody44]

I guess I am the odd man out. I used them on my cars and trucks prior to power steering, but now don't have them on anything. I use my fingers on the spokes to spin the wheel.

I too favor the finger on the spoke method :thumbsup:

 

[devildog1]

Hey guys just an update, I just ordered one on ebay a few dollars more then crazyal paid but mine is an original Kubota spinning knob.(lol)
DevilDog