OT (SUICIDE KNOB)

steve19438 · Apr 15, 2019

assuming power steering what side of steering wheel is best position ?

Tony in SD · Apr 15, 2019

N?s don?t have power steering. I don?t know what a (SUICIDE KNOB) is. So I?m not sure what you?re asking?

Kevin in MN · Apr 15, 2019

(quoted from post at 06:28:47 04/15/19) N?s don?t have power steering. I don?t know what a (SUICIDE KNOB) is. So I?m not sure what you?re asking?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brodie_knob

A brodie knob (alternative spelling brody knob) is a knob that attaches to the steering wheel of an automobile or other vehicle or equipment with a steering wheel. Other names for this knob include: suicide, necker, granny, knuckle buster, and wheel spinner.

Ed S. · Apr 15, 2019

Best position is where it feels best to you... you can see mine in the pic. “Hold on loosely” is your mantra, especially if in rough conditions or driving near trees or fence posts. Should be obvious why...

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Kirk-NJ · Apr 15, 2019

Usually mount mine on left hand side leaving right hand to operate throttle, drink my beer,pick my nose or wave to the neighbors.

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Lynn Patrick · Apr 15, 2019

I agree w/Kirk from those years growing up w/one hand on the spinner, the other on the 3 point lever ready for whatever happened w/the implement you were pulling!

Dean · Apr 15, 2019

I mount mine at 10:00.

With hydrostatic PS, it makes no difference.

Dean

JMOR · Apr 15, 2019

(quoted from post at 07:17:45 04/15/19) assuming power steering what side of steering wheel is best position ?

nce you are injured by the #!%@* thing, you will figure out that the best place for it is in the garbage! :evil:

KCTractors · Apr 15, 2019

I agree with JMOR, best place is on the shelf. You sure don't want it on the steering-wheel if you are working in the woods. When skidding wood or in a rough field, I always keep all the fingers including the thumb on the outside of the wheel.

showcrop · Apr 15, 2019

If these things were really that bad I don't think that factories would build them into the steering wheel. I think that it is on a Cat loader, that comes to mind. maybe on a Komatsu too, I will check tomorrow. I have one on a 971D. I have it lower right, and hold it with my left hand. It enables me to keep my arm in close to my side which is far easier on my arthritic shoulder than out away from my body.

Grinderhead · Apr 15, 2019

I put mine on the lower right of my wheel cause i have a bad left shoulder, it is a life saver.

Dean · Apr 15, 2019

I agree, SC.

I've been using steering wheel knobs on tractors both with and without PS for decades.

Dean

HFJ · Apr 15, 2019

(quoted from post at 12:19:05 04/15/19) I agree with JMOR, best place is on the shelf. You sure don't want it on the steering-wheel if you are working in the woods. When skidding wood or in a rough field, I always keep all the fingers including the thumb on the outside of the wheel.

i have one on my WD, and skidding logs is 99% of what i do with that tractor.

i haven't hurt myself with it yet.

Eman85 · Apr 15, 2019

10 o'clock is where I have mine.

JMOR · Apr 15, 2019

(quoted from post at 23:02:02 04/15/19) 10 o'clock is where I have mine.

don't know about it being "suicide", but it can render part of your hand screwed for life, but all should be allowed to make their own mistakes. Have fun boys!

steve19438 · Apr 16, 2019

60yrs ago we called em "suicide" knobs.

carpetfarmer · Apr 16, 2019

I don't think I would put one on anything that doesn't have power steering...except maybe a narrow front end. But I have one on my lawn mower (hydro steering), and on a hydro steer tractor at work. As stated before, it doesn't matter where you put it on a hydro steer tractor as your steering wheel seldom ends up in the same position twice. Depends on the tractor, some work better with a suicide knob that others, my Case 1190 for example has hydro steering but I took the suicide knob off as I didn't like it...wouldn't do without it on my lawn mower though.

carpetfarmer · Apr 16, 2019

6 o'clock is the most comfortable position for me, can easily steer either way with either hand. I usually steer with my left hand and keep my right available for shifting, throttle, 3 pt, fender, etc. but you do have to look over your left shoulder sometimes

12:00 just wears your arm out

3:00 works better with your right hand

9:00 works best with your left hand

6:00 ambidextrous, keeps your arm close to your body (less fatigue) and easy leverage to turn the wheel either way

Ultradog MN · Apr 16, 2019

I have mine mounted on the spoke at about a 12" diameter circle.
With power steering it's da bomb.
Without ps I agree with jmor. They are a hand wrecking hazard and I wouldn't own one.

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