OT: Caution

JWA · Aug 25, 2015

Anybody need a spinner/suicide knob? I'm taking mine off the 841. Bushhogging tall weeds today, front wheel caught a hidden rut, spun the steering wheel knob caught the back of my hand with a hard lick. Skinned it pretty good and I'm sure it will be mighty sore come morning. Be careful.

Ultradog MN · Aug 25, 2015

They work good on a tractor with power steering.
On a non ps tractor they are a hazard.

Dean · Aug 25, 2015

I have steering wheel knobs on all of my tractors PS or otherwise.

Yes, I've been cracked once or twice over the decades but consider the convenience well worth the price.

Dean

steve19438 · Aug 26, 2015

they don't call em "suicide knobs" for nuthin.

souNdguy · Aug 26, 2015

not so bad on a rowcrop that uses 2 boxes one of them being that odd solid worm box

Montana55 · Aug 26, 2015

I've been whacked by the steering wheel spokes on ones not equipped with knobs. I'd just as soon have one as not, depending on the steering column angle. A nearly vertical column like Fords usually have is the best, also takes less effort either way. A horizontal column makes the knobs useless.

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