(Does this count as an attachment?) Who uses a speedball on their steering wheel? Any recommendations ?

[KilroyJC]

I was plowing/harrowing in some tight quarters today, lots of forward-and-reverse over short distances. I think I need a speedball when backing up my 1962 Case 430.

What is a quality unit? And reasons why I should NOT use a speedball?

thank you!

 

[ruffdog]

A manual steer tractor with a gearbox can break bones with a knob in place.

 

[KilroyJC]

A manual steer tractor with a gearbox can break bones with a knob in place.

This is the kind of feedback I need — thank you!

 

[ruffdog]

I have a knob on both the X744 and the Toolcat. Both of those are hydraulic steering (no problem).

Years ago my dad had me plowing with a Ford 801 (manual steering box) and then he thought he would help me by putting a knob on. I didn't break bones but my hand swelled up pretty bad and the knob was removed.

 

[AndyMA]

A manual steer tractor with a gearbox can break bones with a knob in place.

I was going to say the same thing

 

[MossRoad]

My machine is hydraulically articulated, so no chance of the machine snapping the the steering wheel around fast if I hit something. I've had a spinner knob on it for 21 years. Works great.

For that matter, I haven't had a vehicle without power steering since my '70 Nova that died around 1984.

Our mid 70's IH2500b tractor loader had hydraulic steering as well.

 

[oldnslo]

Is your 430 wide front or narrow front? Narrow front were terrible for catching something with single tire and spinning the wheel. Wide front don’t recall being much of a problem. This was on mostly older IH Farmall tractors like M & H, 300.

 

[KilroyJC]

Is your 430 wide front or narrow front? Narrow front were terrible for catching something with single tire and spinning the wheel. Wide front don’t recall being much of a problem. This was on mostly older IH Farmall tractors like M & H, 300.

Wide front. Here in Appalachia the terrain is uneven and steering requires constant adjustment, especially in reverse. Trying to steer one handed on that hard-rubber original steering wheel in reverse while twisted around in the seat isn’t exactly easy…

 

[KilroyJC]

My machine is hydraulically articulated, so no chance of the machine snapping the the steering wheel around fast if I hit something. I've had a spinner knob on it for 21 years. Works great.

For that matter, I haven't had a vehicle without power steering since my '70 Nova that died around 1984.

Our mid 70's IH2500b tractor loader had hydraulic steering as well.

I took the PS pump out of my 1975 Impala. It was fine when moving but city parking was “entertaining”.

On the other hand, nobody wanted to borrow my car anymore!

 

[KilroyJC]

Is your 430 wide front or narrow front? Narrow front were terrible for catching something with single tire and spinning the wheel. Wide front don’t recall being much of a problem. This was on mostly older IH Farmall tractors like M & H, 300.