Steering Wheel Vibration

[bdhsfz6]

The older I get, the more vibration affects my hands. Most notably is tractor steering wheel vibration. After a couple of hours, I get tingling & numbness in my hands & wrists. Doc says it's likely Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Wearing padded gloves helps but not for marathon mowing / plowing sessions.

I was on the L6060HSTC for 6 hours yesterday clearing snow and this morning, I can hardly feel my hands. Anyone else have this issue and know of a fix? I'm going to look into a steering wheel cover to see if that helps.

I used to help my FIL during harvest season by operating his JD combine. It was like driving a luxury car compared to my tractors. No wheel vibration and the cab was quiet enough to hold a conversation. I realize you can't compare a $300K machine with isolated controls to a compact tractor. Seems like something could be done though.

 

[scootr]

I haven't noticed this on my MX5200 but I would start with a foam filled steering wheel cover and wear the padded type gloves...my second thought is maybe you could add a rubber mounted suicide knob?

 

[oldnslo]

Is it just the one tractor or vehicle that the vibrations bother you? If yes I would look at where the vibrations are coming from vs other machines. It sounds like something on your L6060 is transmitting vibration to the steering wheel.

 

[bdhsfz6]

No, the L6060 is no different than my MX5800 or others I've owned in the past. The vibration issue is the same.
Wasn't a problem when I was younger.

I just ordered these to see if they will help:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S863XBH?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071CPV74B?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

 

[scootr]

Some suicide knobs have a rubber attachment...I guess you could use a piece of rubber under any knob. I just bought this $9 knob on Amazon. It will be a second knob as the darn power steering relocates the knob every time it starts and often seems to randomly move it around. I figure with 2 knobs on opposite sides one is bound to be in reach when mowing

 

[34Willys]

I don't think those gloves are going to help you as the protection is on the outside/knuckles, and you need inside/palm.
Have you looked into Faller's Gloves. There are anti-vibration gloves for running chainsaw which may suit you better.

Patrick

 

[oldnslo]

I believe there are anti-vibration gloves for motorcycles to help reduce arm and hand fatigue while riding. Possibly similar to chain saw application.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

Try an old style aftermarket foam ringed car/boat steering wheel, maybe combined with gloves made for use with impact wrenches?

 

[bdhsfz6]

I believe there are anti-vibration gloves for motorcycles to help reduce arm and hand fatigue while riding. Possibly similar to chain saw application.

I have anti vibration bike gloves. I'll try wearing oversized canvas work gloves over them if the pair I ordered won't work. Hopefully, that, in combination with the steering wheel cover, will solve the problem.

 

[bdhsfz6]

I don't think those gloves are going to help you as the protection is on the outside/knuckles, and you need inside/palm.
Have you looked into Faller's Gloves. There are anti-vibration gloves for running chainsaw which may suit you better.

Patrick

The problem I have with gloves is the size. I have very large hands and need a 3XL, which is hard to find in specialty glove brands.

 

[MH8675309]

I dont know that the machine is vibrating excessively. I think it is just the nature of the beast. When I mow hay it lasts for hours at a time and when I come to a stop and idle the machine down the clouds in the sky move differently due to the left over "vibration" in me. Takes a few minutes and then quit

 

[Engineer42]

I'd try the knob for the steering wheel. Less contact area.