(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.

 

[oldnslo]

I guess a better question would be gave you ever had the steering wheel jerk while driving the 430? If not then a speed ball or spinner should work just fine.

Nice looking old iron still getting the job done.

 

[Rockbadchild]

yes … i have one power steering as well and i love it, it was a lot of money for what it is ($40) but it was a gift.

 

[5030]

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!

you mean a suicide knob? All good. I have one on each tractor and they have a gal that drops her top when you turn the wheel....lol

 

[wawajake]

Necker Knob, Steering Knob , Suicide Knob, all the same, I have one on the Kubota Tractor, one on the Kubota UTV, and one on my Pickup truck, love them all, whether plowing or backing up, or just cruising on interstate type highways.

 

[KilroyJC]

I guess a better question would be gave you ever had the steering wheel jerk while driving the 430? If not then a speed ball or spinner should work just fine.

Nice looking old iron still getting the job done.

It reacts to the ground, but I have not yet had any serious jerks or yanks. And it would be just for backing, while twisted around trying to seewhat I am about to hit

 

[oosik]

I've found the steering knob very useful on my Kubota M6040.

 

[chim]

Bona fide Kubota knob on the L4240 and an aluminum one that has some name like Irrigation Products(?) on the Ford. Third Kubota - all with power or hydraulic steering - never a problem. The Ford with manual steering whached me a few times. The aluminum one on the Ford usually makes my hand black.

 

[ruffdog]

"Any recommendations"

Different knob designs fit different steering wheel designs. Just be sure to get a knob that fits correctly so that the knob is pointed straight up off of the plane of the wheel. I hate a knob that is askew and feels like it is wobbling around while steering.

 

[5030]

I have to say 'speedball' is very original.

 

[ljgordon]

I was told by a friend before I ever raced my first dirt track car. "Never put your thumbs to the inside of the steering wheel." I forgot once and once only.