FLtractor 161 #1 Posted April 18 Evening, Looking for handle bars ideas for Gravely Sulky if anyone has done such on their similar sulky. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 66,038 #2 Posted April 18 I have seen them with a steering wheel added to give the passenger something to hold on to. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLtractor 161 #3 Posted April 18 2 hours ago, 953 nut said: I have seen them with a steering wheel added to give the passenger something to hold on to. Was it a straight or curved shaft for support? bolted to existing bolts or welded? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,233 #4 Posted April 18 Are you aware of what the Gravely steering sulky looked like? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLtractor 161 #5 Posted April 18 (edited) 1 hour ago, gwest_ca said: Are you aware of what the Gravely steering sulky looked like? Oh that.. forgot about it. blurry picture.. looks the steering column is bolted thru the frame. debating if better to use existing sulky bolt holes or having it welded on frame. Did those steering wheels actually steer from that wheel? Edited April 18 by FLtractor 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 16,588 #6 Posted April 18 12 minutes ago, FLtractor said: Did those steering wheels actually steer from that wheel? Absolutely. There is one that has shown up at the Big Show. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 19,981 #7 Posted April 18 Ma 16 minutes ago, FLtractor said: Did those steering wheels actually steer from that wheel? Yeah. Make the tongue extra long and fit a trailer bed on it to carry all the goodies bought at the shows. It would be like one of those long rear steering city fire trucks. Something different 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,233 #8 Posted April 18 The steering sulky front hitch mounts on the left and right sides of the tractor. This way the sulky and tractor stay straight and do not pivot but allow for up and down movement. The steering shaft turns the small pulley on the bottom that controls the crossed cable to the rear axle spindles. When you turn to the right the sulky steers to the left turning the 2-wheel tractor to the right with it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLtractor 161 #9 Posted April 18 1 hour ago, wallfish said: Ma Yeah. Make the tongue extra long and fit a trailer bed on it to carry all the goodies bought at the shows. It would be like one of those long rear steering city fire trucks. Something different Called a Tiller.. there’s one in winter park Florida 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLtractor 161 #10 Posted April 18 1 hour ago, gwest_ca said: The steering sulky front hitch mounts on the left and right sides of the tractor. This way the sulky and tractor stay straight and do not pivot but allow for up and down movement. The steering shaft turns the small pulley on the bottom that controls the crossed cable to the rear axle spindles. When you turn to the right the sulky steers to the left turning the 2-wheel tractor to the right with it. Thank you for the explanation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 46,547 #11 Posted April 19 Your standard Gravely sulky didn't have any handles or steering. You held onto the tractor handles and it pivoted on the ball hitch. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 66,038 #12 Posted April 19 2 hours ago, squonk said: Gravely sulky didn't have any handles or steering. You held onto the tractor handles and it pivoted on the ball hitch. And you learned real fast that you shouldn't turn while going through a small ditch. Those handles would come down and catch the family jewels in a heartbeat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLtractor 161 #13 Posted April 19 3 hours ago, 953 nut said: And you learned real fast that you shouldn't turn while going through a small ditch. Those handles would come down and catch the family jewels in a heartbeat. Good lesson learned before the hard way 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLtractor 161 #14 Posted April 19 6 hours ago, squonk said: Your standard Gravely sulky didn't have any handles or steering. You held onto the tractor handles and it pivoted on the ball hitch. Thank you for the picture and explanation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 8,859 #15 Posted April 21 On 4/19/2026 at 12:41 PM, FLtractor said: Good lesson learned before the hard way Looks like @953 nut is passing on some knowledge he gained in an effort that you may gain some wisdom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLtractor 161 #16 Posted April 22 On 4/19/2026 at 5:59 AM, squonk said: Your standard Gravely sulky didn't have any handles or steering. You held onto the tractor handles and it pivoted on the ball hitch. Was thinking of seeing if I can find a clip on handle of some sort or to bolt or have welded on a round 3-4 foot piece metal and maybe put a steering wheel or handle on and wouldn’t be a problem with ditch if ever because it’s one piece of my sukly and not seperate such as the engine and seat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
