Kubota Steering Wheels

WayneW · Sep 27, 2006

Anyone else concerned about the durability of Kubota steering wheels. (B & BX series at the vert least)

Are they just plastic or is there some steel underneath with a plastic covering?

I have a tendency to grab the wheel to hoist myself on, and us it as something to grab when I'm getting down as well.
I can feel it flex some when doing this, which is why I have this concern.

Could anyone shed some light on this?

as always, thanks in advance.

mjarrels · Sep 27, 2006

I don't know about kubota steering wheel construction but I do fine it to be very unconfortable after a couple hours use. Too hard.

mark

rosey · Sep 27, 2006

I have a BX2200 with almost 200 hrs on it and never found this to be an issue. Are you "yanking" on the wheel when climbing on??....it's much smaller than your car / truck steering wheel and isn't meant to be pulled on hard if that's what you are doing. I would imagine that it has been engineered to meet OSHA standards.

Doc_Bob · Sep 27, 2006

WayneW said:
I have a tendency to grab the wheel to hoist myself on, and us it as something to grab when I'm getting down as well.
I can feel it flex some when doing this, which is why I have this concern.

I never use my sterring wheel to hoist myself up into the operators chair. Steering wheel is not designed for that. I have read posts where folks feel they have damaged their steering wheel by using it that way.
Bob

N80 · Sep 28, 2006

Mine looks cheap (L4400, which is an 'economy' model) but is holding up okay after living under a tarp for over a year. The black is a little faded, adding to the cheap look, but it feels sturdy and functions fine.

WayneW · Sep 28, 2006

rosey said:
I have a BX2200 with almost 200 hrs on it and never found this to be an issue. Are you "yanking" on the wheel when climbing on??....it's much smaller than your car / truck steering wheel and isn't meant to be pulled on hard if that's what you are doing. I would imagine that it has been engineered to meet OSHA standards.

No, I wouldn't say I pull on it. Just use it as a handle to stabilize myself when getting on, and when standing on the tractor when mowing tall grass. (better viewing when huntin' for rocks)

Though I can feel it flex a tad, no where near as solid as the steel rubber coated wheel on my old Farmall Cub.

Rusty · Sep 28, 2006

I have used the steering wheel on my B7500 as a "getting on/getting off assist" for 3 years and 560 operating hours without any indication of a problem, yet.