Xfaxman
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- Joined
- Feb 8, 2013
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- Guthrie, OK
- Tractor
- Toolcat 5610 G - Bobcat V417 - TORO+Loader
I would have to put a spinner on the joystick! 
I put one at 3 o’clock and other @ 9 o’clock. Keeps left hand steering in a comfortable position as right operates attached implemen.Most newer tractors have hydrostatic power steering and the steering wheel will not remain in the same position. Your profile does not show what tractor you have so it's unknown if you have such a tractor. You can still put a knob on, just be aware that it will not remain at the same position.
I find it more convenient to grab the knob than steer with the heel, personally.I don't honestly see the purpose of using one of these. With the power steering I can turn the wheel with just the heel of my hand and I never need to hold it tightly. So I'm turning my wheel as if I have a knob, but don't.
Another reason is that like others have said, with the hydraulic steering it will usually always be anywhere but where you want it to be.
These things were invented before power steering and gave you extra leverage to turn the wheel. They were called suicide knobs because they could catch in clothing or break causing you to loose control of the vehicle in a turn.
If you are using one in cold temperatures a gloved or mitten covered hand will grip the spinner more securely than the palm of a glove or mitten on an open station tractor.I don't honestly see the purpose of using one of these. With the power steering I can turn the wheel with just the heel of my hand and I never need to hold it tightly. So I'm turning my wheel as if I have a knob, but don't.
Another reason is that like others have said, with the hydraulic steering it will usually always be anywhere but where you want it to be.
These things were invented before power steering and gave you extra leverage to turn the wheel. They were called suicide knobs because they could catch in clothing or break causing you to loose control of the vehicle in a turn.